The Belnor Blog
Collection by Belnor Engineering Inc • Last updated 9 weeks ago
Blog posts from "The Belnor Blog". Celebrating and highlighting innovative products and trends in the global HVAC and renewable energy industries.
Christmas cards by architects and designers for 2020
A festive snow globe and skateboarding Santa feature in our selection of the best Christmas cards sent by architects, designers and brands this year.
The Paris climate pact is 5 years old. 5 youth activists share their hopes for what’s next.
"The only thing that is missing is the actual will to do something, to change for the better."
The Paris agreement five years on: is it strong enough to avert climate catastrophe?
With Trump no longer a threat, there is a sense of optimism around what the accord could achieve – but only if countries meet their targets
How The Edmonton Convention Centre Became Canada’s Largest BIPV System (So Far)
Say hello to #Canada's largest #BIPV installation in history (so far)! The #Edmonton Convention Centre Atrium upgrade is now complete. The #Canadian city joins the already extensive list of partners that produce their own #cleanenergy thanks to Belnorâs Onyx Solar #photovoltaic glass. The building upgrade will produce 227,000 kWh each year and will help improve #climate insulation in the #cityâs extreme temperatures. #GreenBuilding #RenewableEnergy #Architecture #SustainableDesign…
BMW joins growing list of automakers committed to bold climate action
#BMW commits to bold #climateaction through the Science Based Target initiative specifying how much & how quickly they need to ⬇ their GHG #emissions in addition to procuring 100% of its electricity from #renewable sources for its operations by 2050. #EVs
Biden presidency could decarbonize US power sector by 2035, Trump win would delay past 2050: Woodmac
#JoeBiden's $2T #climate plan could help the US achieve complete #power sector #decarbonization by 2035, 15 years ahead of Woodmac's base case scenario. If Biden's presidential bid fails, the US will have to wait past 2050 for progress on #climatechange.
We’re so glad to be on board the #WELL revolution! Our #WELLAP employees are among industry leaders committed to #health & #wellness in #buildingdesign & specialization in the #WELLBuildingStandard. Congratulations to all those who are now WELL APs! #WeAreWELL #WELLAPExperience #Architecture #Design #Construction #BuiltEnvironment #Buildings #PlacesMatter #IWBI #GBCI
Readers Respond: Construction faces a 'racism pandemic'
#Construction faces a #racism #pandemic: Discrimination is expressed from slurs written on portable toilet walls, failing to share information/opportunities w minorities, not passing on knowledge to apprentices of color to perpetuating racial stereotypes.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): Ventilation and air conditioning in public spaces and buildings
In all #workplaces, #schools & #tourist accommodations, there should be fresh, clean #air. @WHO recommends an increased #ventilation rate through natural or mechanical means, preferably without recirculation of the air according to latest data. #IAQ #HVAC
Recent Studies Confirm Correlation between Workplace Productivity & Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
Recent Studies Confirm Correlation between #Workplace #Productivity & #IndoorAirQuality: After 3 decades of research into the benefits of improved #ventilation & #IAQ, @HarvardChanSPH touts the importance of #office #airquality. #HVAC #BelnorIAQWarden
The SustainabilityX™ Magazine: Recent Studies Confirm Correlation between Workplace Productivity & Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) on Apple Podcasts
Our Latest #Podcast in The SustainabilityX™ #Magazine @TheSustXMag: "Recent Studies Confirm Correlation between #Workplace #Productivity & #IndoorAirQuality" Listen now on #ApplePodcasts! 👉 #IAQ #Architecture #COVID19 #Design #Health
Op-ed: Coronavirus should prompt the design of healthier buildings
#Coronavirus should prompt the #design of healthier #buildings: Throughout history, buildings & #infrastructure have played an enormous role in improving human #health. #Architecture #WELL #IAQ #BelnorIAQWarden #HealthyBuildings
Elon Musk wants Tesla to build a smart home HVAC system that can 'talk' to a car
#ElonMusk wants #Tesla to build a smart home #HVAC system that can 'talk' to a car: He noted that he would love to have Tesla make a quiet & efficient HVAC unit, complete with #humidity control & #HEPA filter. #IAQ #AirQuality