Perimeter offerings that provide flexibility and efficiency
The future of commercial office design faces a number of challenges, including a shift away from densely occupied open office concepts and a heightened concern for occupant health. North America continues to adopt newer energy codes that task design firms to further reduce energy consumption. In addition, indoor air quality (IAQ) has arguably become a principal element of building design.
Although several air distribution systems can be designed to succeed at both of these elements, underfloor air distribution (UFAD) offers significant flexibility and IAQ improvements over traditional air distribution approaches. While the interior zone design has changed little over the years, the perimeter offering has evolved significantly.
Read More
Topics:
Underfloor,
Thermal Comfort,
HVAC Fundamentals,
HVAC,
Design Engineering,
Tech Tip
Creating Comfort, Efficiency and Sustainability with VAV Diffusers
High performance air systems demand modern design approaches with leading-edge
products and technology in order to optimize comfort and reduce energy consumption. A
comfortable environment is achieved by providing the smallest possible zones of temperature
control, allowing for individual temperature distribution and better air movement. Reduction
in energy is realized by designing a low-pressure HVAC system that allows for maximum
turn-down while maintaining temperatures.
Read More
Topics:
GRD,
Diffusers,
Static Pressure,
Pressure Drop,
Thermal Comfort,
HVAC Fundamentals,
HVAC,
Engineering,
Design Engineering
Application of Lighting Metrics in Operating Rooms and Cleanrooms
Learn the basics of indoor lighting, including how to compare various forms of lighting with specific quantitative metrics, as well as how to apply lighting in operating rooms and cleanrooms in an efficient manner while meeting code requirements.
Read More
Topics:
HVAC Fundamentals,
HVAC,
Engineering,
Design Engineering,
Engineering Update,
Critical Environments,
Lighting
Leveraging Displacement Ventilation & Displacement Chilled Beams
There is a growing demand within North American school districts for their schools’ buildings to perform more efficiently within shrinking budgets, while simultaneously accommodating the introduction of new technologies into the classroom and operating for 50-70 years in an ever-changing environment.
Read More
Topics:
LEED for Schools,
Beams,
Displacement,
HVAC Fundamentals,
HVAC,
Engineering,
Tech Tip,
Engineering Update
Removal of Particulate in Supply Air
Air filters are an essential part of any HVAC system to remove particulates in the supply air that would otherwise be harmful to the building occupants, or build up in the ductwork or equipment. They are also an essential part of air moving devices such as terminal units, fan coils and air handlers as they remove dirt that would otherwise cause coil blockages and fan wheel imbalances.
Read More
Topics:
Terminals,
System Efficiency,
HVAC Fundamentals,
HVAC,
Training,
Handbook,
Engineering Update,
Critical Environments
