ANSI C78.377-2024: Solid-State Lighting Products
Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) are increasingly being introduced into the lighting market; as such, solid state lighting (SSL) is becoming the norm, largely due its…
How Refrigeration Standards Impact Restaurant Efficiency And Sustainability
Refrigeration is a cornerstone of the restaurant industry. It keeps food safe, maintains high-quality products and ultimately helps operations run smoothly. Of course, following strict…
ANSI/IES LP-9-20: Commercial And Industrial Facilities
The average American spends as much as 90% of their time inside—mostly at work. As such, ensuring that buildings are healthy is critical for the well-being…
ANSI/ASHRAE 193-2010 (R2024): HVAC Equipment Airtightness
An airtight building envelope and HVAC ducts result in a more precise ventilation system that can provide the correct amount of fresh air. When there…
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…