D20−Plumbing

U of SC: Lessons in net-zero energy use

March 28, 2016

Creating a net-zero-energy, higher-education facility was at the heart of the design for the University of South Carolina’s new Darla Moore School of Business. The project was initiated after the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) hand-selected the university to partner with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL).

Holding back the waters

August 17, 2015

Retention, detention, and groundwater recharge are at the heart of a stormwater management system installed at a new medical office building that is part of an assisted living facility in Newtown, Connecticut.

Specifying multi-function solid-surface sinks

May 8, 2015

Of the vast amount of plumbing fixtures and accessories it takes to design a commercial restroom, one may not think sinks would require much attention.

Properly soldering no-lead copper alloys

May 5, 2015

Last year, new federal guidelines were introduced, reducing the acceptable levels of lead that can be found in various plumbing components used for potable water applications. This change had a major impact on plumbing professionals, as well as the industry as a whole.

Dog washing in multi-family housing

February 24, 2015

While tubs for dog washing are a common feature of veterinary clinics, kennels, and professional pet-grooming services, these products are increasingly being installed in locations where dog-owners can wash their own pets.

CPVC pipes and fitting

December 3, 2014

Recent industry trends have enabled several choices of competing plumbing materials to gain greater traction in the market. As a result, plumbing professionals have far more factors to consider when designing a system.

New Construction vs. Renovation: Sustainability and LEED

May 30, 2014

Goals such as increasing a facility’s sustainability take a different spin for new construction and renovation projects. Although any building—new or existing—can strive for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, the approaches to feasibly achieve that goal change based on the building.

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D20−Plumbing

U of SC: Lessons in net-zero energy use

Holding back the waters

Specifying multi-function solid-surface sinks

Properly soldering no-lead copper alloys

Dog washing in multi-family housing

CPVC pipes and fitting

New Construction vs. Renovation: Sustainability and LEED

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CPVC pipes and fitting

New Construction vs. Renovation: Sustainability and LEED

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