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The lunch room offers views of downtown St. Louis. Disposable plates and cups have been replaced with china and glasses. So much discussion about buildings comes down to how much building systems cost, but at the end of the day perhaps a more pressing question should be: Do they work well for the people who live and work in them? • © Gayle Babcock About the Author Gerald G. Williams, P .E., LEED AP , Member ASHRAE, is vice president of engineering for Cannon Design’s St. Louis office. He serves on the ASHRAE Handbook — HVAC Applications committee. Williams teaches graduate students in environmental engineering and sustainable design as an adjunct professor at Missouri Science & Technology University. happier about being at work. Most small heaters and fans have disappeared. The use of carbon dioxide sensors to control filtered outside air for ventilation has successfully resulted in an environment that is comfortable, odor-free and energy efficient. The building’s high performance design also serves as a powerful recruitment tool for Cannon Design. HPB.hotims.com/33328-17 http://www.goodway.com/descaler http://HPB.hotims.com/33328-17

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of High Performing Buildings - Summer 2011

Commentary
Contents
Stanford University's Y2E2
The Christman Building
The Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center
Cannon Design Regional Offices, Power House
Great River Energy Headquarters
Letters
Products
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High Performing Buildings - Summer 2011