A Case for Controllability, ASHRAE, 2019
Since 1978, Acutherm has been providing solutions for individual temperature control for both new construction and retrofit projects. Our Therma-Fuser VAV Systems have created more comfortable office and building environments. With more installations worldwide than any other VAV Diffuser Manufacturer, Therma-Fuser VAV diffusers have proven to be the simple, reliable, energy efficient, and affordable solution for individual temperature control, and energy savings. Source: A Case for Controllability, ASHRAE Journal, May 2019Read Article →
High-Performance Air Systems for Improved Comfort, Energy Efficiency, IAQ
"Experienced designers know that a well-designed high-performance air system is the most cost-effective and efficient system for many buildings. Thanks to industry and ASHRAE innovation, no other air-conditioning technology has advanced as rapidly over the last 10 years.” Read the full article in AMCA Inmotion: High-Performance Air Systems for Improved Comfort, Energy Efficiency, IAQRead Article →
The Case for High Performance VAV Systems
The Case for High Performance VAV Systems: Application of best practices, modern components yields higher efficiencies. "In recent years, engineers have been encouraged to turn away from variable air volume systems by manufacturers of decentralized HVAC technologies and by parties who view VAV systems as antiquated, inefficient, or too difficult to design or operate..." The case for high-performance VAV systems: one systems for heating, cooling, and ventilation; the benefits - high energy efficiency, low life-cycle cost, low first cost, minimal risk…Read Article →
415 N. Mathilda (Clover): Acterra Sustainable Built Environment Award, Business Environmental Awards, 2016
415 N. Mathilda net-zero project receives Acterra Sustainable Built Environment Award, 2016. Therma-Fuser Systems specified on this project: [embed]https://youtu.be/GWKnkW7htbs?list=PLokiHd-8So7kLMdgwTdx3LSO3f9fkJRsV[/embed] Source: 415 N. Mathilda (Clover): Acterra Sustainable Built Environment Award, Business Environmental Awards, 2016Read Article →
415 N. Mathilda (Clover): Structures Awards 2015: Green Project of the Year
Silicon Valley Business Journal Structures Awards 2015. 415 N. Mathilda (Clover) receives Gren Project of the Year Award. Therma-Fuser Systems specified on this net-zero project. Source: 415 N. Mathilda (Clover): Structures Awards 2015: Green Project of the YearRead Article →
Kaiser Bishop Ranch, San Ramon: ASHRAE, Golden Gate Chapter, Technology Award, Commercial Buildings Category, 2016
The Kaiser Permanente Medical Office Building in San Ramon at Bishop Ranch entailed a conversion of a three-story, 72,230 sf speculative office building to medical clinics, which included Acutherm LLC Therma-Fuser VAV Diffusers. The project was awarded a Technology Award for the Commercial Buildings Category, from the Golden Gate Chapter of ASHRAE. Source: Kaiser Bishop Ranch, San Ramon: ASHRAE, Golden Gate Chapter, Technology Award, Commercial Buildings Category, 2016Read Article →
Specifications for High-Efficiency VAV Systems
"With codes changing at an aggressive pace, new approaches to old strategies may be required. The qualities AMCA ascribes to High Performance Air Systems (HPAS) align well with the requirements of a high-efficiency VAV system defined by the WSEC. One thing is certain: Choosing high-efficiency systems improves comfort, health, energy use, and sustainability and lowers costs.” Read the full article in HPAC, with excerpts from a white paper developed by Air Movement and Control Association's HPAS task force, Chaired by…Read Article →
435 Indio: ASHRAE, Golden Gate Chapter, Technology Award, Commercial Buildings Category, 2016
435 Indio Way, a Zero Net Energy project we completed in 2013, recently won the Technology Award for the Commercial Buildings Category, from the Golden Gate Chapter of ASHRAE. Therma-Fuser Systems Specified on this project. Source: 435 Indio: ASHRAE, Golden Gate Chapter, Technology Award, Commercial Buildings Category, 2016Read Article →
World’s Coolest Offices of 2016, Inc. Magazine
Acutherm is honored to have provided Therma-Fuser Systems for Gensler's Oakland office, which has been named one of the “World’s Coolest Offices of 2016” by Inc. Magazine. #OfficeEnvy Source: World’s Coolest Offices of 2016, Inc. MagazineRead Article →
435 Indio: Structures Awards 2014: Best Reuse/Rehap Project
435 Indio received Silicon Valley Business Journal Structures Award, 2014, Best Reuse/Rehad Project. Therma-Fuser Systems specified on this net-zero, developer-led project. Source: 435 Indio: Structures Awards 2014: Best Reuse/Rehap ProjectRead Article →
415 N. Mathilda (Clover): Award of Merit, ENR California Best Projects 2016
ZNE project 415 N. Mathilda receives Award of Merit in the Renovation/Restoration category from ENR California Best Projects, 2016. Therma-Fuser Systems specified on this project. Source: 415 N. Mathilda (Clover): Award of Merit, ENR California Best Projects 2016Read Article →
DPR receives ENR Best Projects (2014), Project of the Year Award & Green Project Award
DPR San Francisco receives Project of the Year, Northern California and Best Green Project Awards, ENR California, 2014. Therma-Fuser Systems were specified on this net zero verified project. Source: DPR receives ENR Best Projects (2014), Project of the Year Award & Green Project AwardRead Article →
