Sick Building Syndrome and what to do about it
Sick or tight building syndrome is a term that describes from the ill effects building occupants suffer due to poor indoor air quality. Although not attributed to any specific disease (SBS), leads to a loss of employee productivity. An extensive list of symptoms related to (SBS) include:
Business Owners Guide to Commercial HVAC
When business owners are in need of a new or replacement HVAC system, there may be many questions that arise. First and probably most importantly is the cost. However, cost not only pertains to the price of the equipment, but to the installation cost as well. Equipment cost will vary from one brand to another and […]
Choosing a Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS)
In order to comply with current strict ventilation standards in the HVAC industry, manufacturers’ are introducing innovative new equipment to improve indoor air quality. Dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) are one such methods used to help regulate temperature and humidity. Schools, hospitals, offices, and other commercial spaces can all benefit from a DOAS unit. As […]
HVAC Replacement Made Better
What if there was a way to replace existing indoor HVAC equipment that has reached its lifespan. Furthermore, without expensive demolition and alterations to the building structure?Many contractors, engineers, and property managers try to answer this question each day. It’s a question that is seemingly easy to answer. The dismantling of Outdated equipment could help […]
Commercial Grow Room Units for a Growing Industry
As cannabis growth facilities begin to expand in popularity, they present a challenge for HVAC producers. For instance, how best to control the environment in temperature and humidity. Unlike most crops that are grown outdoors, cannabis is grown indoors and needs an environment controllable with the utmost precision. The formation of Commercial Grow Room AC […]
Emergency Temporary Portable Cooling and Heating
When tragedy strikes in the form of natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, and other extreme weather events, time, and resources are of the essence. Without reliable temporary cooling and heating systems, critical infrastructure can fail. This results in important social services such as hospitals and other institutions being unable to function as well as […]
Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS) part 3
DOAS and VRF The choice of installing an Indoor DOAS unit, especially if the existing HVAC system already includes provisions for OA, is for operating efficiencies. Therefore they need to meet ventilation code requirements or occupant comfort. But we are now seeing new cooling technology being specified having no provisions for OA and requires a […]
Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS) part 2
Adapting DOAS To Your HVAC System There is a proven method that will meet the challenges of complying with the ASHRAE Standards. This method delivers precise amounts of ventilation to spaces regardless of load size, and do it cost-effectively. Known specifically as Dedicated Outside Air Systems, or (DOAS), the conditioned outdoor air separates from the […]
Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS) part 1
The late sixties, early seventies ushered a new era into many facets of our lives. Rising oil costs along and supply uncertainty made it necessary to evaluate what we had taken for granted for years.The October 1973 Arab oil embargo sent oil prices rocketing while shortening oil supplies. This urged building owners/operators to search for […]
Mold Prevention and IAQ Improvement
IAQ is a major concern and can have a devastating impact on your life. However, not providing the proper ventilation and fresh air in an occupied space can make people sick. Additionally, this can also have a major financial impact. Hundreds of schools annually are experiencing mold in their classrooms as you can see in […]
Combining DOAS and VRF as an HVAC Solution
For decades, using Variable-air-volume (VAV) systems with air terminal units developed extensively in commercial/institutional buildings in the United States. Unfortunately, the optimized design of a VAV system with terminal heat is difficult at best. Mostly because of limitations inherent in VAV and complications posed by design standards and regulations. One new approach involves the pairing […]
Grow Room HVAC Units
The rapid increase of the cannabis industry within the United States creates a critical need for proper HVAC equipment in Grow Room facilities. Growing cannabis can be very tricky due to the fact it is grown indoors instead of outdoors like other crops. It is critical that cooling and dehumidification are the focus of their […]