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Rochester, Minn., plans extensive geothermal network

The city of Rochester, Minn., home of the famed Mayo Clinic, is going big on geothermal networks. The city is constructing Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) that consist of ambient pipe loops connecting multiple buildings and delivering thermal heating and cooling energy via water-source heat pumps.




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Codes and Standards | Feb 27, 2019

Katerra launches software platform for ‘entire lifecycle of the building process’

Firm is accepting industry applicants to test the product.

Codes and Standards | Feb 26, 2019

AAMA updates two specifications for test methods related to seismic drift

For evaluating window wall, curtain wall and storefront systems.

Codes and Standards | Feb 21, 2019

Researchers develop software that can calculate potential solar energy yield at any location

Accounts for dynamic shading from trees, buildings and other structures.

Codes and Standards | Feb 20, 2019

Hospitals not making much progress in reducing their carbon footprint

Energy benchmarking survey shows flat emissions pattern over past 20 years.

Codes and Standards | Feb 15, 2019

Super Bowl stadium helps alleviate Atlanta’s flood problems

Capacity to store more than 2 million gallons of storm water on site.

Codes and Standards | Feb 14, 2019

ISO publishes first global BIM standards

Based on British standard and a publicly available standard.

Codes and Standards | Feb 11, 2019

Investing in downtowns pays off for cities, regions

Benefits include driving tax revenue, business activity, and smart development.

Codes and Standards | Feb 8, 2019

Oslo, Norway’s downtown goes virtually car-free

Parking spots converted to bike lanes, transit is fast and easy.

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