May 16, 2019Published by William Lawrance at May 16, 2019Categories Swegon SolutionsCasing performance – Achieving good indoor climate with lower operating costsSix features define the quality and performance of air handling unit casings. To achieve a good indoor climate […]
Nov 12, 2019Published by Åsa Norén-Lundh at Nov 12, 2019Categories IEQFive factors to consider in achieving the ideal indoor climateAre your hotel guests complaining about the room comfort in room 107? In our last blog post we […]
Jan 7, 2020Published by Mikael Borjesson at Jan 7, 2020Categories IEQWhat 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 […]
Feb 20, 2020Published by William Lawrance at Feb 20, 2020Categories Swegon SolutionsCommissioning air handling units is all about the work off siteThe commissioning and adjustment of air handling units can be time consuming, and due to the human factor, […]
Mar 11, 2020Published by Swegon at Mar 11, 2020Categories IEQWhy you should keep microparticles away from your supply airMicroparticles affect our health and environment. They can make us ill and shorten our life expectancy. Today, 80% […]
Mar 20, 2020Published by Mikael Borjesson at Mar 20, 2020Categories COVID-19Ventilation and Virus transmissionVentilation plays an important role in keeping our indoor environment safe and sound. In an enclosed space, people […]
Mar 25, 2020Published by Swegon at Mar 25, 2020Categories COVID-19How to optimize air handling units for healthy indoor climate – COVID-19 recommendationsWith our top three advice for air handling units – regular maintenance, high flow rates, minimized return air […]
Apr 16, 2020Published by Swegon at Apr 16, 2020Categories Swegon SolutionsThings to consider when choosing room units for variable air flowsThere are a few things to consider when choosing room units for variable air flow to save energy […]
Apr 28, 2020Published by William Lawrance at Apr 28, 2020Categories Swegon SolutionsGetting to grips with internal leakage in air handling unitsInternal leakage of air in ventilation systems is wasteful and it can also affect the indoor air quality […]
Aug 6, 2020Published by Åsa Norén-Lundh at Aug 6, 2020Categories IEQThis is why induction is important for your indoor comfortImagine if you were forced to choose between a room that can’t be cooled in hot weather, or […]
Aug 8, 2020Published by Mikael Borjesson at Aug 8, 2020Categories IEQWould 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 […]
Nov 5, 2020Published by Josh Emerson at Nov 5, 2020Categories COVID-19Myth Busting – Thermal Wheels and Virus TransmissionAs many countries across Europe enter a second lockdown, facilities managers may wish to take the opportunity to […]
Nov 14, 2020Published by Hugh Crowther at Nov 14, 2020Categories COVID-19How to Manage Leakage Rates with Rotary Air to Air Heat ExchangersFact is, all plate, rotary and heat pipe air to air energy recovery devices leak – but it […]
Nov 19, 2020Published by Hugh Crowther at Nov 19, 2020Categories COVID-19The Big Picture on Energy Recovery Ventilation unit Leakage Rates and Covid TransmissionThere is a lot of talk about Covid-19 (and other airborne transmittable diseases) and leakage rates in energy […]
Nov 23, 2020Published by Hugh Crowther at Nov 23, 2020Categories COVID-19The Importance of ERV Filtration During The COVID -19 PandemicDid you know the size of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 is only 100 nanometers? That’s 0.1 […]
Dec 9, 2020Published by Mikael Borjesson at Dec 9, 2020Categories COVID-19 IEQWill 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 […]
Jan 8, 2021Published by Hugh Crowther at Jan 8, 2021Categories Carbon and The Built EnvironmentUnderstanding the Carbon Cycle and Climate Change ScienceCarbon is the 6th element (atom) on the periodic table. Its unique property is it’s ability to bond […]
Jan 22, 2021Published by Hugh Crowther at Jan 22, 2021Categories Carbon and The Built EnvironmentHow are Carbon and Buildings Connected?The goal of building science is to create safe, comfortable places for people to live and work while […]
Jan 22, 2021Published by Mike Woolsey at Jan 22, 2021Categories Energy Passive HouseWhy ventilation is a key characteristic of a Passive House buildingPassive House is a building design concept that is all about staying within a strict energy use budget, […]
Jan 29, 2021Published by Swegon at Jan 29, 2021Categories IEQRead our white paper on humidityHumidity affects properties, materials and our well-being. However, requirements regarding relative humidity in current building standards vary significantly […]
Feb 19, 2021Published by Hugh Crowther at Feb 19, 2021Categories EnergyWhat is Energy Use Intensity?Buildings use more energy than any other sector so it stands to reason that measuring energy use in […]
Feb 19, 2021Published by Hugh Crowther at Feb 19, 2021Categories EnergyThe Importance of Fan Watts per CFM in Good Ventilation System DesignVentilation systems are getting a lot of press time recently as increased ventilation air is one of the […]
Feb 26, 2021Published by Hugh Crowther at Feb 26, 2021Categories Swegon SolutionsUsing Swegon GOLD Control features to Integrate into Your Fire and Smoke DesignThe ventilation system often has a critical role to play in fire and smoke control and GOLD is […]
Feb 26, 2021Published by Mike Woolsey at Feb 26, 2021Categories Passive HouseBenefits of specifying PHI-certified Heat Recovery VentilatorsCover Photo: Carlington HUB, source: Photo credit to Krista Jahnke Photography. http://www.csv.ca/carlington-hub Heat in air has two properties. […]
Jul 22, 2021Published by salibux at Jul 22, 2021Categories Energy Passive House3 Passive House Ventilation Modes to Provide Occupant ComfortBy Michael Woolsey Buildings designed to meet Passive House criteria are known primarily for very low energy consumption. […]
Sep 1, 2021Published by Mike Woolsey at Sep 1, 2021Categories Energy Passive HouseApplying Comfort Concepts in a Passive House BuildingComfort concepts for the built environment From an investment standpoint, occupant comfort is valuable, and investors are giving […]
Jun 3, 2022Published by Swegon at Jun 3, 2022Categories NewsSwegon acquires Barcol-AirSwegon acquires Barcol-Air Swegon continues to grow through the acquisition of Barcol-Air, a leading supplier of radiant ceiling […]
Jun 8, 2022Published by Swegon at Jun 8, 2022Categories EnvironmentReducing waste is always a winWith the release of the last IPCC-report, along with soaring energy prices, more and more people have become […]
Jun 9, 2022Published by Tony Pettersson at Jun 9, 2022Categories Environment WellnessRead our white paper on education and indoor climateAir quality and ventilation in schools is often an underestimated element of the classroom. It can have a […]
Jun 30, 2022Published by Martin Ottersten at Jun 30, 2022Categories IEQ WellnessThe vital quest for quieter fansHow can quiet fans affect the indoor environmental quality (IEQ), safeguard people’s health, and reduce global CO2 emissions? […]
Aug 22, 2022Published by Swegon at Aug 22, 2022Categories NewsSwegon continues to grow by acquisition of ABC VentilationsprodukterSwegon continues to grow by acquisition of ABC Ventilationsprodukter By the acquisition of ABC Ventilationsprodukter, Swegon strengthens its […]
Aug 23, 2022Published by Tony Pettersson at Aug 23, 2022Categories IEQDemand controlled ventilation leads to energy savingsThe citizenM chain of hotels has taken pride in providing luxury comfort in compact rooms. Guests have been […]
Aug 24, 2022Published by Tony Pettersson at Aug 24, 2022Categories NewsAlert: Fraud attempts abusing the Swegon brand nameRecently fraud attempts have been made by people impersonating HR Swegon personnel, initiating fake recruitment contacts via the […]
Aug 25, 2022Published by Mike Woolsey at Aug 25, 2022Categories Environment IEQHVAC System Contributions to Materials Transparency and Occupant HealthFor decades, HVAC systems have primarily been viewed as a collection of devices designed into a system and […]
Sep 12, 2022Published by Swegon at Sep 12, 2022Categories NewsSwegon has been invited the New York Climate WeekSwegon has been invited to share our experiences and know-how at the world’s largest climate event, New York […]
Nov 7, 2022Published by Swegon at Nov 7, 2022Categories Environment IEQTaking on the climate challenge – a New York City perspectiveThe climate discussion often tends to be very much focused on topics such as transportation and food production. […]
Nov 11, 2022Published by Swegon at Nov 11, 2022Categories NewsSwegon expands in southern Europe through acquisition of air handling unit manufacturer SampSwegon expands in southern Europe through acquisition of air handling unit manufacturer Samp Swegon strengthens its position in […]
Dec 5, 2022Published by Swegon at Dec 5, 2022Categories NewsSwegon North America is proud to announce the official grand opening!The official grand opening of Swegon North America’s new head office was held on Tuesday, November 29th, 2022. […]
Dec 14, 2022Published by Swegon at Dec 14, 2022Categories NewsSwegon signs agreement to acquire British air handling manufacturer DalairSwegon further strengthens its position in UK&I through the acquisition of Dalair Ltd, the family-owned manufacturer of bespoke […]
Dec 27, 2022Published by Mikael Borjesson at Dec 27, 2022Categories Swegon Solutions WellnessWhat to expect from 2023?Ambitions on the rise – on a global scale What are the key trends that are likely to dominate […]
Jan 16, 2023Published by Eric at Jan 16, 2023Categories NewsSwegon announces the availability of Declare labels for air handling, noise control, and air distribution productsSwegon – a market-leading supplier in the field of indoor environmental solutions for ventilation and provider of expert […]
Mar 21, 2023Published by Eric at Mar 21, 2023Categories Swegon Solutions WellnessDry indoor climate–Why and how to prepare for the next cold season? It’s easy to forget, what you can’t see […]
Mar 21, 2023Published by Eric at Mar 21, 2023Categories Swegon Solutions WellnessRelative humidity in the indoor airRelative humidity in the indoor air impact on indoor air quality and means of control Keywords: relative humidity […]
Mar 22, 2023Published by Swegon at Mar 22, 2023Categories Swegon Solutions WellnessClearing up a few mythsClearing up a few myths in humidity recovery There are many assumptions and opinions circulating around humidity recovery […]
Aug 17, 2023Published by Carl-ola Danielsson at Aug 17, 2023Categories Swegon Solutions WellnessActive Chilled Beams vs Fan Coil UnitsActive chilled beams and fan coils are two different types of terminal units that are used to ventilate […]
Nov 23, 2023Published by tobyyoung at Nov 23, 2023Categories Swegon SolutionsSwegon Service: Toby’s Journey from UK&I to North AmericaA few months ago, as one of Swegon UK&I’s service engineers, I began my secondment to Swegon North […]