Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

In 2020, indoor air quality became front and center for buildings as CDC and ASHRAE stated that COVID-19 viral particles are likely spread not only through droplets but also via aerosols.

The Facility Executive December 2020 issue looks at the role HVAC systems play in combating COVID-19, as well as artificial intelligence, stormwater management, and more. Plus, FM Solutions for 2021.

State of Texas selected Eagle Disinfection Group's Puradigm Technology to protect Texas Capitol Building, Capitol Annex Buildings, and Senate and House Chambers against COVID-19.

Indoor air quality standards are changing, and a new normal is emerging that we expect will have lasting implications for resilient facility management.

APJeT has achieved 99.9999% kill rates of surrogate human coronavirus with its new air plasma technology, available in four solutions.

The UArizona freezer farm is an important piece in an infrastructure of cold storage facilities that will serve as hubs in the state's distribution network.

The MICROGUARD LR Sub-HEPA 12" high efficiency filter meets air cleanliness demands of commercial and industrial environments.

Employees and other occupants are expressing pointed concerns about how building systems are helping to ensure indoor air quality.

Water heating is often the first adoption of propane in a building during retrofits or during new construction off the gas mains.

SPENGA in Seminole, FL implemented the Pure Air Indoor Environment program, a combination of services focused on healthy indoor air — and is the first Certified Pure Air fitness studio.

Building owners should not only determine the best indoor air quality measures for their buildings, but also effectively communicate actions to their occupants.

Performing chiller maintenance and cleaning at the end of the cooling season allows any larger issues or concerns to be identified early.

NevadaNano expanded its Molecular Property Spectrometer™ (MPS™) Refrigerant Product Family with gas sensors for A1, A2L, and A3 refrigerants.

Daikin introduced an integrated water-side economizer (WSE) for its Pathfinder Air-cooled Screw Chiller to provide free cooling.

ASHRAE’s new headquarters uses technology integration to increase efficiency, protect people and property, and enhance the occupant experience, and is a model for net-zero energy building design.

Cloud-based integration solution seamlessly connects CITY MULTI® VRF and third-party equipment under one simple-to-use interface.

With a focus on improving energy use intensity and ENERGY STAR scores, the competition featured an overall winner along with projects in the healthcare, office, and multi-family sectors.

Patent-pending Airotrust Building Masks™ are visible air filters that use a magnetic filter housing for easy installation.

Motili's mobile app now includes the Asset Tagging Wizard to walk contractors through the HVAC and hot water asset tagging process.

To achieve optimal performance, buildings need to respond to how people perform inside them.