The Narre Warren facility is the first Net Zero Energy education and research facility in Australia's Victoria state. The facility is shared by the Plumbing Industry Climate Action Centre (PICAC) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO). IAPMO is one of the world’s leading plumbing product certification agencies and the Fullard Road site will house IAPMO R&T Oceana’s new research center and product testing laboratory. The training facility, designed for the plumbing industry, will generate all energy required to support the operation of the building on site through the incorporation of several renewable energy technologies.
Electrification - Net Zero - NYSERDA, HVAC and DHW at -15°F design
Contractor magazine
Shared Facility Helps Technology Grow - ASHRAE 2019 Technology Award ASHRAE Journal
One-Pipe WSHP 12,000 sq. ft. office
2015 MCPA Winner - Owner's Video
Sustainability in Practice - Building and Running the Packard Foundation Headquarters
Plastics Pipe Institute’s Hydronics Project of the Year Winners
- Heated Drying Slab Project Uses PEX To Save Energy
- LEED Platinum Building Wins Industry Award
- Ontario School Receives "Project 0f the Year" Industry Honor
- Ski Resort's Massive Snow Melting System Takes Industry Group's Top Honors
- New San Francisco Attraction Awarded for use of PEX Pipe Heating and Cooling System
- PEX Pipe Helps Zoo Provide Comfort to Animals and Visitors While Reducing Energy Use and Costs
- PEX Pipe Turns Cold Space into Haute Destination
- Centenarian School Revitalized with PEX Heating System
Chilled Beam Projects
Geothermal
Water-based HVAC Systems Are Naturally:
Hydronic systems use fluid or steam as the medium for the final heat-transfer
