ANSI Z21.84-2017: Solid-Fuel Burning Fireplaces
During the winter, is it a good idea to use gas fireplaces for residential heating? When properly configured and maintained, gas fireplaces provide efficient and an…
ANSI Z21.5.2-2016/CSA 7.2-2016: Gas Clothes Dryers
A hand-cranked clothes dryer was created in 1800 by French inventor M. Pochon. Essentially a metal drum with holes, clothing was placed inside the drum…
ISO 15928-5:2013— Operating Energy of Houses
US households need energy to power numerous home devices and equipment, and as such, the residential sector accounts for 21% of total US consumption. ISO…
ISO 13153:2012—Design Process For Energy-Saving Buildings
Globally, buildings and construction are responsible for much of our energy and resource use: 60% of electricity use, 12% of water use, and 40% material…
ASTM E1105-15(2023): Field Determination Of Water Penetration
Fenestration—a collective term for the doors, windows, and skylights that penetrate a building’s exterior—is a key element of a home’s design as it enables natural…
Metrics of Sustainability: Embodied Carbon vs. Energy Efficiency
Sustainability is a crucial consideration in the construction industry. There are two main metrics for measuring a building’s sustainability: embodied carbon and energy efficiency. But…
Net-Zero Homes: Designing for Maximum Energy Efficiency
As climate change and environmental awareness rise to the forefront of the public consciousness, energy efficiency becomes a goal that many strive for in building…
The Role of Standardization in Machining
Standardization is critical to every industry, and those who work in machining understand its important role. From automotive to aerospace to medical and oil, machining…
2021 International Energy Conservation Code (ICC IECC-2021)
In our solar system, energy begins with the sun. The core’s extreme pressure—250 billion atmospheres—and temperature—15.7 billion kelvin—drives fusion, resulting in a decrease in mass…