Recent Articles
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Make It a Mechanical Room, Not Just a Closet
HVAC equipment is expensive and critical for the health of occupants and buildings, so design the right-sized conditioned space to house it
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Four Ways to Duct a Dehumidifier
From best to pretty good, here are four approaches to ducting for dehumidification
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Ionizer Company Sues Indoor Air Quality Expert
An appeal to support a building scientist in her fight against manufacturer Global Plasma Solutions
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The Meaning of Rejected Energy
Understanding the relationship between fossil fuels, heat engines, waste heat, and the need for renewable energy
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An Undersized Minisplit Heat Pump
How well does it handle cooling loads during a heat wave?
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Introduction to Whole-House Electricity Monitoring
A look at the functionalities and applications of a newly installed home energy-usage monitor
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Fixing Problem Ductwork
Four common reasons ducts fail to perform optimally and solutions for repairing them
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The Hot Water Rectangle
A tool for creating an efficient hot water delivery system
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5 Facts About Dew Point Temperature
A brief lesson on dew point temperature and its impact on human comfort
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Air Conditioner Sizing
What to know about load calculations vs. rules of thumb