Energy Recovery: When & Why You Need to Use It

Energy recovery technology helps reduce the overall heating and cooling load on a building by utilizing already conditioned air from the space to help precondition the air coming into the building. In summer, hot humid air is precooled and dehumidified and in winter,...

Mixed Room Air Distribution

We have all had that situation where you walk into a room or building and the air smells bad. It may be the smell of old food, a damp musty smell, or maybe the odor of a long-gone pet. One thing is for sure, the air just smells … stale. A properly designed space with...

Can Hospitals and Aesthetics Go Hand in Hand?

Building construction is a phenomenal process! Watching plans come together, the collaboration between trades and, finally, watching the mighty assembly take place. All building construction has this in common no matter if you are designing a residential home or a...

Design Considerations for Lab Exhaust Systems

Designing a laboratory exhaust system can be complex and challenging. There are numerous factors that must be considered to ensure a safe, effective and energy efficient solution. These factors include the type and concentration of the exhaust, exhaust orientation...

Product Selection Made Easy

When designing an HVAC system, engineers are posed with many questions during the product selection process. Which manufacturer’s product should I specify? Which model should I select? How should I select this model? What is the product’s performance? Are Revit files...