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 »
Tags: Air Cleaning, Air Quality, Filtration Technology, HVAC, HVAC Distribution, Indoor Air Quality Strategy, Ionization Technology, MERV, UV Technology, Ventilation Technology, VOCs, Volatile Organic Compounds
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 »
Tags: Dams, Diversion Canals, Downpours, Downstream, Flood Control, Flood Risk Mitigation, Flooding, Floods, Flow, Lake, Levees, River, Watershed
What is a Net Zero Energy Building?
By Daniel Sandoval, PE 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. About the Expert: Daniel Sandoval, PE, is vice president of Ayres’ MEP Division, applying his long track record of leadership in the fields of… Read More »
Tags: Energy-Efficient, Kilowatt Hours, Net Zero Energy Building, Net Zero Energy Costs, Net Zero Energy Emissions, Net Zero Site Energy, Net Zero Source Energy, Sustainable Buildings