High-performance building envelopes are rewriting the playbook for HVAC contractors — as buildings are getting more airtight and insulation more robust, loads drop and demand curves flatten, meaning ...

When building owners want their building systems to be designed for resiliency, the discussion between the owner and the engineers typically includes redundancy and temporary HVAC systems that can ...

Retrofitting HVAC systems should be one of the most straightforward ways to improve building performance. The opportunity is enormous: ...

Of the many decisions made on commercial building projects, few are as critical as selecting the HVAC system. Systems that deliver energy efficiency and maximize profitability lead the pack, with many ...

When BKV Group was engaged to reimagine a former lumber processing site as a residential campus for active older adults, the objectives were clear but lofty. “The specific goals were, first and ...

This article explores the complexities of selecting HVAC systems for fire stations. Joseph Balicki and Patrick Stone emphasize the importance of climate considerations and ...

Armstrong Fluid Technology, a global leader in intelligent, energy-saving fluid-flow and whole-building mechanical solutions, is showcasing its latest HVAC solutions for the Asia-Pacific building ...

Commercial properties now have to support a wider mix of uses than older building systems were designed for. Offices serve hybrid teams, and many buildings also contain cafés, gyms, classrooms, server ...

The contaminants identified as cancer-causing include benzene, formaldehyde, butadiene, toluene, acrylonitrile and isocyanates, among others. These chemicals are emitted as gases and soot during a ...

I think the HVAC industry is in the midst of a growth spurt. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that by 2030, the field will experience an 8% increase in job growth and that there will be about ...