Keyword
lighting
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Reviewing Ikea’s geothermal chiller
In 2011, furniture retailer Ikea commissioned and implemented a frictionless magnetic levitation (maglev) centrifugal chiller to heat and air-condition a major distribution centre in Brossard, Que., by means of geothermal energy. The system achieved unprecedented energy efficiency for the facility,…
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The cannabis industry’s need for better HVAC
Central chillers aren’t working out. Is there a better way?
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ASHRAE breaks ground on global HQ renovation project
On Jan. 10, ASHRAE held a groundbreaking event to mark the start of renovations for its new global headquarters (HQ) in Peachtree Corners, Ga. The project is expected to be completed this summer, with ASHRAE’s 125 employees scheduled to move…
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MUHC achieves second LEED Gold certification
Montreal-based McGill University Health Centre’s (MUHC’s) Glen site has become the first hospital in Quebec to be twice certified to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold. The Canada Green Building Council (CaGBC) has awarded the certification to the…
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Reliable Controls distributes Ad Hoc Electronics’ wireless controls
The products include sensors, switches, relays and drivers.
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University of Guelph to renew and expand performing arts facilities
Ontario’s University of Guelph broke ground yesterday for the renewal and expansion of its performing arts program’s facilities. Diamond Schmitt Architects has designed the 45,000-sf project to reimagine the north wing of the MacKinnon Building, which was built in 1967…
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Legrand and Lumileds partner to accelerate adoption of tunable white LED lighting
“The lighting industry is beginning the transition from providing only static white light to enabling dynamic end user selectable colour temperature solutions as a subset of what is becoming possible with intelligent and human centric lighting fixtures and controls.”
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IES Toronto – Lightwalk The Aga Khan Museum
Light was the inspiration for these structures. The architects guidance was to ensure that light is ever-present and animating the buildings. Presentations by the architects and lighting designers will be followed with a directed tour of the Museum. We will…
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Peter Reist joins Viscor as vp sales
Reist joins Viscor from OSRAM where he held the position of national director of specifications.
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IES Toronto Section Awards Night
The Toronto Section of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) is a diverse group of lighting professionals who collaborate to promote the Mission and Vision of the IESNA. One of the largest sections in the society, the Toronto…
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Next Generation Buildings: Power Over Ethernet
In the emerging era of the Internet-of-Things and IP networks, the use of Power-over-Ethernet is a technology that can simplify a building’s electrical and communications infrastructure.
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Company News Round-Up: Ledcor, Hatch help in Fort Mac; SNC-Lavalin outsources IT; Integral Group expands in lighting
Ledcor has established a program to match employee donations for the Fort McMurray relief efforts. Over $50,000 was raised within the first 24 hours of the launch of the program, which is supporting the Red Cross, The Salvation Army and…
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OLEDs – Lighting’s New Wave
Organic light-emitting diodes could transform the lighting of spaces, with their flexible, thin surfaces that can be wrapped around different forms.
