Careful Consideration of Loads and HVAC Systems Will Ensure Modern Comfort in Buildings of the Past
HVAC systems have a recommended life span of 20 to 25 years. Most building owners try and squeeze an additional five to 10 years on…
thermal comfort
Dow To Maintain Temperature Consistency at 2018 Olympic Winter Games
While winter may be a couple months away, preparations for the Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018 have been focused on creating the best environments for…
ASHRAE Releases 2017 Version of Thermal Comfort Standard
The 2017 edition of the ASHRAE thermal comfort standard has been published to incorporate seven published addenda to the 2013 edition. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2017, Thermal…
ASHRAE Releases Standard on Indoor Thermal Environmental Factors and Conditions
Keeping building occupants comfortable while minimizing energy use is a balancing act for engineers who design HVAC&R systems and buildings. One way they can achieve…
ASHRAE Addenda and Standards Are Open for Public Review
Thirty proposed addenda and actions related to several other ASHRAE standards and guidelines are open for public review, which allows interested parties to comment on…
New Ceilings Contribute to Less Noise in Classrooms
An elementary school in Slatington, Pa., is benefiting from much improved classroom acoustics and indoor air quality (IAQ), following a recent renovation that featured products…