"Optimizing Laboratory Ventilation Rates: Challenges and Implementation"
The Labs21 Optimizing Ventilation Rates Best Practice Guide is serialized in the February , March , and April 2010 issues of R&D Magazine's Laboratory Design Newsletter.
"Ventilation Heat Recovery for Laboratories"
Originally from the March 2006 ASHRAE Journal, featured in ASHRAE's HVAC&R Industry Newsletter
This article focuses on reducing the mechanical heating and cooling requirements for conditioning ventilated air in laboratories. The article incorporates a variety of energy-efficient techniques, including enthalpy wheels and heat pipes, that are addressed in the Labs21 Best Practices Guide: Energy Recovery for Ventilation Air in Laboratories ( 8 pp., 392 KB, about PDF). It was co-authored by Labs21 Team Member Otto Van Geet and Susan Reiley.
"White House Honors Federal Agencies for Saving Taxpayers $133 Million in Energy Costs by Increasing Efficiency Measures"
From the U.S. Department of Energy website
On November 2, 2007, Labs21 was presented with a 2007 White House Presidential Award for Leadership in Federal Energy Management. This award honors energy management teams that provide exceptional support, effort, and leadership in promoting and improving federal energy management, and that support the government's aggressive goals for energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy.
"Collaborative Laboratory Building Goes Platinum"
From the University of California, Davis, John Muir Insititute of the Environment website
The Tahoe Center for Environmental Science, a Labs21 Partner facility, becomes the second Labs21 Partner, and one of only a few laboratories in the world to achieve LEED® Platinum certification. Labs21 Supporter Rumsey Engineers was the mechanical engineer for the project.
"SEFA/Labs21 A Smash Success In San Antonio"
SEFAScope, Vol 14, March 2007
With the help of conference co-sponsor, I2SL, in partnership with the Scientific Equipment and Furniture Association (SEFA), the Labs21 2006 Technology and Services Fair in San Antonio, Texas, was the best yet! This article provides testimonials from SEFA and Labs21 exhibitors who participated in the event.
"Experimenting with Efficiency" (2 pp, 782 KB, about PDF)
NATURE, Vol 445, February 2007
What's the key to an energy-efficient laboratory? This article explores avenues for potential for savings, from energy-efficient equipment, to well thought out building design, to better communication with the laboratory's scientists. The article features Labs21 Team members Dan Amon and Geoffrey Bell, and I2SL President, Phil Wirdzek.
"Going Green and Beyond: The Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University"
Bridges, vol. 11, September 2006/Green Building Focus
From its state-of-the-art infrastructure to its breathtaking, sustainable design, the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University sets a high standard for green buildings. This article highlights the environmentally-friendly and efficient features of the Institute, and recognizes Labs21 as the impetus behind the facility's green design.
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