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Kelton Station

Kelton Station

by Charles Hendricks | Nov 8, 2021

Kelton Station is located in a very populated area, making it within walking and biking distance...

Green Term Defined: Energy Use Intensity (EUI)

Green Term Defined: Energy Use Intensity (EUI)

by Charles Hendricks | Mar 21, 2016

Energy Use Intensity (EUI) is the "miles per gallon" of your commercial building. You simply...

Green Terms Defined Summary 2015

Green Terms Defined Summary 2015

by Charles Hendricks | Dec 21, 2015

 Green Terms Defined Summary 2015 2012 International Energy Conservation Code: Minimum energy code...

Green Term Defined: Vapor Barrier

Green Term Defined: Vapor Barrier

by Charles Hendricks | Dec 14, 2015

A vapor barrier is a barrier that reduces the rate that water vapor can move through a material. ...

Green Term Defined: Natural Ventilation

Green Term Defined: Natural Ventilation

by Charles Hendricks | Dec 7, 2015

Natural Ventilation is the process of supplying and removing air by natural means from building...

Green Term Defined: ASHRAE 90.1

Green Term Defined: ASHRAE 90.1

by Charles Hendricks | Nov 30, 2015

ASHRAE 90.1 is a standard in the US that provides minimum requirements for energy-efficient...

Green Term Defined: Light Shelf

Green Term Defined: Light Shelf

by Charles Hendricks | Nov 23, 2015

A light shelf is a horizontal overhanging element located above the eye-level and typically having...

Green Term Defined: Insulating Curtains

Green Term Defined: Insulating Curtains

by Charles Hendricks | Nov 16, 2015

Green Term Defined: Insulating Curtains Insulating curtains have a lining that resists temperature...

Green Term Defined: Heat Flow

by Charles Hendricks | Nov 2, 2015

Green Term Defined: Heat Flow When two objects with different temperatures come together, energy...

Green Term Defined: Karst Topography

by Charles Hendricks | Oct 14, 2015

Karst Topography is an area of irregular limestone in which erosion has produced fissures, sinkholes, underground streams, and caverns.

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