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Radiant Comfort Report | May 2020

REHAU pre-insulated pipe

May 13, 2020

On projects that require hydronic distribution for heating/cooling, snow melting, geothermal, biomass and district energy management, REHAU INSULPEX pre-insulated pipe delivers convenience and energy-efficiency far beyond metal piping, the company says.

Radiant Comfort Report | May 2020

REHAU radiant heating and cooling systems contribute to increased comfort in student housing projects

The hydronic system maintains the spaces at even, comfortable temperatures while using less energy than traditional forced-air systems.

Max Rohr

May 11, 2020

When I was in college, I learned some of the worst practices for thermal comfort in the residence hall.

Climate Mats Rolled Out Prior to Concrete Pour

Radiant Comfort Report | May 2020

Installers find huge time savings with Climate Mat

Radiant system serves nearly 200,000 square feet of California Military Department building.

Kristen White

May 4, 2020

With an installation area of nearly 200,000 square feet, Viega Climate Mat is having a huge impact on a large job near Sacramento, California.

Iowa building integrates striking aesthetics with innovative mechanical systems

Five-story, 126,000-square-foot, LEED Gold building features numerous structural and mechanical innovations.

John O’Reilly

April 10, 2020

The Visual Arts Building (VAB) at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, Iowa, is a marvel of both aesthetic design and mechanical engineering.

Radiant Comfort Report

Radiant: More than just a luxury home building option

Radiant systems grow in popularity in U.S. as design, installation efficiencies improve.

Nadia Askar

November 13, 2019

"The history of the radiant market dates back to Egypt in 3,000 BC, when Ra was the God of Sun," says Max Rohr, academy manager with REHAU's building solutions division.

Uponor radiant rollout mat

October 15, 2019

Uponor’s Radiant Rollout Mat is the ideal solution for faster, more consistent installations for large commercial radiant heating and cooling applications — saving up to 85% in installation time, the company says.

Radiant heating and cooling ushers in new era in San Diego courthouse

The 370-foot tall structure replaces a three-block-long, seven-story county courthouse that opened in 1961.

Ryan Westlund

August 7, 2019

They say good things come to those who wait. Judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officials and others who spend their days in and out of courtrooms in San Diego waited more than a decade for a proposed new state courthouse to become reality.

Watt's fastener system

May 14, 2019

Watts’ new QuadRail Fastener system is designed to hold a wide variety of Watts tubing and pipe in a substrate such as concrete, thin slab and sand.

Climate panel from Viega

May 13, 2019

Viega’s Climate Panel is a wood panel that uses 5/16” barrier tubing for radiant heating and cooling applications.

MrPEX stainless steel manifold

May 13, 2019

The MrPEX 1 ¼” stainless steel manifold offers the highest level of long term corrosion resistance by using a high-grade stainless steel suitable for radiant heating, radiant cooling and snowmelt systems, the company notes.