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Fishing for a better boiler at a Wisconsin farm
A shift into aquaponics from traditional farming sparked the need for a new boiler system for the Mindoro, Wisconsin-based Goodenough family. Aquaponics (a system in which the same nutrient-rich water used to raise fish is employed to fertilize plants) was chosen in response to market constraints such as high prices and fluctuating weather.
To facilitate the switch, the family purchased a greenhouse, which was disassembled over a period of three months and shipped to the farm. However, when it was put back together, cold weather posed various dangers to the greenhouse and its contents.
To solve these difficulties, the family selected a multiple boiler system (MBS) in which four boilers with primary-secondary pumping are modulated by a master boiler.
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| Selecting electrical products for hotel properties |
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| Hotel guests are more technology-focused than ever before. This has created a hyper-connected travel experience, from ordering transportation to the check-in process. So what do architects and specifiers need to keep in mind when working on hospitality projects? |
| According to a survey conducted by Expedia, 75 percent of travelers use smartphones and tablets for both personal and business reasons when traveling. Mobile devices are nearing ubiquity for business travelers across all regions and demographics. This means travelers require convenient and easy access to power when it is needed most. Devices play a huge role in the travel experience, from research and booking to in-room services and check-in/check-out. As such, hospitality designers, owners, and operators must ensure power solutions are readily available for guests and feel seamless in the overall design. Intuitive, rather than disruptive, design is crucial. |
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| CSA cement: Striving for greener concrete infrastructure |
| For the concrete industry, sustainability efforts have been generally limited to reducing cement content or increasing the amount of filler. However, such fixes are superficial and only slightly reduce the carbon footprint without addressing the basic, core issue of a 200-year-old chemistry. Enter calcium sulfoaluminate cement—a rapid-setting material that requires burning mixtures of limestone, bauxite, and gypsum at far lower temperatures. |
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| Planning music suites for secondary schools |
| As with a wonderful concert performance, a successful high school music suite also requires preparation and teamwork. A suite consists of rooms and areas used for music education—rehearsal and practice spaces, as well as storage for instruments, sheet music, and equipment. In Santa Clarita, California, the renovation of Hart High School’s music suite illustrates three key factors for success: acoustics, space planning, and storage. |
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