It seems that all best practices resulting in excellence begin in the planning and design of the facility. Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is no exception. Measurable goals for IAQ are a primary component of the Owner’s Project Requirements and must go beyond the requirements or limitations of sustainability ratings programs such as USGBC LEED.

A good team is integral to achieving a comprehensive plan for IAQ. .....

Hello again, here’s to the hope that everyone’s summer went well.

We are now getting to the transition period where we go from summer operations to preparing for the upcoming winter. This is also that difficult season known as the shoulder season, this is when you can have a need for chillers during the day and boilers at night.

Below are some words of guidance to help during the shoulder season .....

We live and work in a large variety of different types of buildings structures. Many of these buildings include improved design and architectural aspects that help the building aesthetically and functionally. These new, improved designs allow us to enjoy our time at work or home, which results in more productivity and an improved lifestyle. But these new designs also present some challenges to conditioning the space.....