Tag Archives: HVAC

PTAC units: All about the details

June 5, 2019

To provide personalized temperature control, while maintaining low initial costs and simplified installation, hotels and dormitories often use packaged terminal air conditioning (PTAC) units. However, penetration of façade systems with PTAC units compromised by poor detail design and/or improper installation has led to water infiltration and moisture-related problems.

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Critical success factors for indoor green walls

March 8, 2019

The innate need of human beings to connect with nature is known as biophilia. In order To nurture this vital connection, biophilic design purposefully incorporates natural materials and light, plants, views of the outdoors, and other touchpoints with the outside world into the built environment.

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Gensler transforms Ford Foundation’s NYC headquarters

January 29, 2019

The New York City headquarters of the Ford Foundation has been transformed into the Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice. Led by Gensler, the major restoration project enhances the building’s original character, while increasing transparency and accessibility throughout the space.

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Free e-book looks at retrofitting HVAC systems

December 21, 2018

The magazine’s series of sponsored e-books continues with a discussion on the benefits of retrofitting of HVAC systems in schools.

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Natural ventilation explored in latest e-book

December 14, 2018

The magazine’s series of sponsored e-books continues with a look at the role HVAC systems play in creating healthy indoor environments and reducing energy consumption in the building.

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