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The vital quest for quieter fans
The vital quest for quieter fans How can quiet fans affect the indoor environmental quality (IEQ), safeguard people’s
Read our white paper on education and indoor climate
Air quality and ventilation in schools is often an underestimated element of the classroom. It can have a
Reducing waste is always a win
Reducing waste is always a win With the release of the last IPCC-report, along with soaring energy prices,
Applying Comfort Concepts in a Passive House Building
By Michael Woolsey Comfort concepts for the built environment From an investment standpoint, occupant comfort is valuable, and
3 Passive House Ventilation Modes to Provide Occupant Comfort
By Michael Woolsey Buildings designed to meet Passive House criteria are known primarily for very low energy consumption.
Benefits of specifying PHI-certified Heat Recovery Ventilators
Cover Photo: Carlington HUB, source: Photo credit to Krista Jahnke Photography. http://www.csv.ca/carlington-hub Heat in air has two properties.
Using Swegon GOLD Control features to Integrate into Your Fire and Smoke Design
The ventilation system often has a critical role to play in fire and smoke control and GOLD is
The Importance of Fan Watts per CFM in Good Ventilation System Design
Ventilation systems are getting a lot of press time recently as increased ventilation air is one of the
What is Energy Use Intensity?
Buildings use more energy than any other sector so it stands to reason that measuring energy use in
Read our white paper on humidity
Humidity affects properties, materials and our well-being. However, requirements regarding relative humidity in current building standards vary significantly
Why ventilation is a key characteristic of a Passive House building
Passive House is a building design concept that is all about staying within a strict energy use budget,
How are Carbon and Buildings Connected?
The goal of building science is to create safe, comfortable places for people to live and work while
Understanding the Carbon Cycle and Climate Change Science
Carbon is the 6th element (atom) on the periodic table. Its unique property is it’s ability to bond
Will opening the windows solve the ventilation needs for schools?
With the realization that many schools across Europe lack sufficient ventilation equipment to provide the air exchange rates
The Importance of ERV Filtration During The COVID -19 Pandemic
Did you know the size of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is only 100 nanometers? That’s 0.1
The Big Picture on Energy Recovery Ventilation unit Leakage Rates and Covid Transmission
There is a lot of talk about Covid-19 (and other airborne transmittable diseases) and leakage rates in energy
How to Manage Leakage Rates with Rotary Air to Air Heat Exchangers
Fact is, all plate, rotary and heat pipe air to air energy recovery devices leak – but it
Myth Busting – Thermal Wheels and Virus Transmission
As many countries across Europe enter a second lockdown, facilities managers may wish to take the opportunity to
Would we let our kids skip breakfast before school?
We all want to make sure that our children get the best education but one thing we tend
This is why induction is important for your indoor comfort
Imagine if you were forced to choose between a room that can’t be cooled in hot weather, or
Getting to grips with internal leakage in air handling units
Internal leakage of air in ventilation systems is wasteful and it can also affect the indoor air quality
Things to consider when choosing room units for variable air flows
There are a few things to consider when choosing room units for variable air flow to save energy
How to optimize air handling units for healthy indoor climate – COVID-19 recommendations
With our top three advice for air handling units – regular maintenance, high flow rates, minimized return air
Ventilation and Virus transmission
Ventilation plays an important role in keeping our indoor environment safe and sound. In an enclosed space, people
Why you should keep microparticles away from your supply air
Microparticles affect our health and environment. They can make us ill and shorten our life expectancy. Today, 80%
Commissioning air handling units is all about the work off site
The commissioning and adjustment of air handling units can be time consuming, and due to the human factor,
What is IEQ and why is it important?
In recent years, our industry has witnessed a notable change in the way we go about delivering a
Five factors to consider in achieving the ideal indoor climate
Are your hotel guests complaining about the room comfort in room 107? In our last blog post we
Casing performance – Achieving good indoor climate with lower operating costs
Six features define the quality and performance of air handling unit casings. To achieve a good indoor climate
