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How to Deliver Optimal Indoor Air Quality with HVAC Technology Post-Pandemic

By Dan Fox, PE, CEM, LEED AP BD+C A good indoor air quality strategy involves a variety of technologies, and many of them complement each other to maximize total system effectiveness. Here’s a breakdown of how those technologies can contribute to improved indoor air quality. About the Expert: Dan Fox, PE, CEM, LEED AP BD+C,… Read More »

Structures, Strategies for Dealing With Floods

“Raindrops keep fallin’ on my head,” B.J. Thomas famously sang in the hit song from the 1969 classic film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” The song, written by Burt Bacharach and Hall David, may have aimed to evoke fond memories of romantic strolls during gentle April showers. But when rain (or any other form… Read More »

What is a Net Zero Energy Building?

What is a net zero energy building? By one definition, it’s a building that produces enough renewable energy to meet or exceed its annual energy consumption requirements. Much of the push toward net zero energy buildings stems from the first portion of the federal government’s Guiding Principles for Federal Leadership in High Performance and Sustainable… Read More »