Solar

Laying out tubing for the solar collector. Photo: Joe Fiedrich.
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Photo credit: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
The ADAPTHAUS is a prefabricated structure for young homeowners where modules can be added to accommodate lifestyle changes, then offloaded or repurposed.
The ADAPTHAUS is a prefabricated structure for young homeowners where modules can be added to accommodate lifestyle changes, then offloaded or repurposed.
The ADAPTHAUS is a prefabricated structure for young homeowners where modules can be added to accommodate lifestyle changes, then offloaded or repurposed.
The ADAPTHAUS is a prefabricated structure for young homeowners where modules can be added to accommodate lifestyle changes, then offloaded or repurposed.
The ADAPTHAUS is a prefabricated structure for young homeowners where modules can be added to accommodate lifestyle changes, then offloaded or repurposed.

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Vesta
CONDENSING TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
CONDENSING TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
CONDENSING TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
CONDENSING TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
CONDENSING TANKLESS WATER HEATERS

Weekly Product Gallery: Vesta, Johnson Controls, Lenova, Harris Products, Flomatic, Webstone

June 2, 2020
This week's gallery highlights condensing tankless water heaters; a push-on coupling pipe-joining system; a faucet with an ozone generator; a zinc aluminum alloy for brazing pipe...
Les Nelson (left) and Lance MacNevin introduce an educational session at AHR 2019. Photo: Steve Spaulding
Les And Lance
Les And Lance
Les And Lance
Les And Lance
Les And Lance

IAPMO’s Vice President of Advanced Energy Programs Les Nelson Passes Away

May 29, 2020
Nelson joined IAPMO in January 2012, bringing extensive industry knowledge and experience to The IAPMO Group’s rapidly expanding solar energy profile.
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IAPMO USHGC and USPSHTC Code Change Monographs Now Available

April 3, 2020
Proposed changes to Uniform Solar, Hydronics & Geothermal Code and Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa & Hot Tub Code.
The new Countryside Municipal Complex.
The new Countryside Municipal Complex.
The new Countryside Municipal Complex.
The new Countryside Municipal Complex.
The new Countryside Municipal Complex.

Illinois Opens State's First Net Zero Government Building

Oct. 22, 2019
The Countryside Municipal Complex will produce as much energy annually as it uses
Contractormag 13355 Solar Water Heater
Contractormag 13355 Solar Water Heater
Contractormag 13355 Solar Water Heater
Contractormag 13355 Solar Water Heater
Contractormag 13355 Solar Water Heater

ICC-SRCC Expands Solar Water Heater Certification Programs

Sept. 4, 2019
Certifications to CAN/CSA solar thermal standards now recognized in Canada.
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Contractormag 13335 Screen Shot 2019 08 28 At 10 27 09 Am
Contractormag 13335 Screen Shot 2019 08 28 At 10 27 09 Am
Contractormag 13335 Screen Shot 2019 08 28 At 10 27 09 Am
Contractormag 13335 Screen Shot 2019 08 28 At 10 27 09 Am

Green mechanical contractor walks its talk

Aug. 28, 2019
Calling themselves the greenest firm in the DC area, Shapiro & Duncan this week has caught the attention of our diligent sustainability columnist. He's most impressed with how...
Joseph Wheeler, AIA, Lead of the FutureHAUS project, and Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture + Design and Co-Director of the Center for Design Research at Virginia Tech, with other team members in the kitchen at FutureHAUS.
Joseph Wheeler, AIA, Lead of the FutureHAUS project, and Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture + Design and Co-Director of the Center for Design Research at Virginia Tech, with other team members in the kitchen at FutureHAUS.
Joseph Wheeler, AIA, Lead of the FutureHAUS project, and Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture + Design and Co-Director of the Center for Design Research at Virginia Tech, with other team members in the kitchen at FutureHAUS.
Joseph Wheeler, AIA, Lead of the FutureHAUS project, and Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture + Design and Co-Director of the Center for Design Research at Virginia Tech, with other team members in the kitchen at FutureHAUS.
Joseph Wheeler, AIA, Lead of the FutureHAUS project, and Professor of Architecture in the School of Architecture + Design and Co-Director of the Center for Design Research at Virginia Tech, with other team members in the kitchen at FutureHAUS.

Virginia Tech Partners With Accuride Intl. To Reimagine Smart Living

Nov. 9, 2018
FutureHAUS will be the only U.S. entry in the Global Solar-Home Competition set for Dubai, Nov. 14-29.
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Contractormag 11775 Ctr810 Rehau Whispervalley Promo 0
Contractormag 11775 Ctr810 Rehau Whispervalley Promo 0
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Geothermal and Solar Combine in Net-Zero Community

Oct. 10, 2018
Homeowner Energy Bills Drop from $300 to $20 per month.
Uponor
PROPEX CONNECTIONS FOR WATER SERVICE
PROPEX CONNECTIONS FOR WATER SERVICE
PROPEX CONNECTIONS FOR WATER SERVICE
PROPEX CONNECTIONS FOR WATER SERVICE
PROPEX CONNECTIONS FOR WATER SERVICE

Weekly Product Gallery: Uponor, American Standard, Wilo, California Faucets, FLIR and Grohe

July 24, 2018
This week’s gallery highlights these new plumbing products: a line of PEX connections for water service; a bath faucet collection inspired by Queen Anne furniture; two solar borehole...
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Contractormag 11321 Ctr0718 2018 International Solar Code 0
Contractormag 11321 Ctr0718 2018 International Solar Code 0
Contractormag 11321 Ctr0718 2018 International Solar Code 0
Contractormag 11321 Ctr0718 2018 International Solar Code 0

ICC, NFPA release comprehensive solar code document

July 11, 2018
The updated publication compiles solar energy provisions from the 2018 International Codes, 2017 National Electrical Code and related ICC standards.