Properly Sized HVAC Equipment New Commercial What is Properly Sized HVAC Equipment? Heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems consume 40% of the energy used in commercial buildings.[1] Design engineers often oversize HVAC systems to comply with code or...
Thermal Massing New Commercial What is Thermal Massing? Thermal massing utilizes building materials to absorb, store and release heat produced by sunlight. Masonry materials with high specific heat capacities and high density, like concrete, stone, brick, and tile,...
Natural Ventilation New Commercial What is Natural Ventilation? Natural ventilation uses passive strategies to supply outdoor air to a building’s interior for ventilation and cooling.[1] Natural ventilation systems rely on natural forces, such as wind and temperature...
Glare and Heat Gain Reduction New Commercial What is Glare and Heat Gain Reduction? Glare occurs when sunlight or artificial light inhibits a person from visually focusing on his or her task either by casting a veil of light between the task and the viewer or by...
Daylighting New Commercial What is Daylighting? Daylighting combines building orientation, fenestration (e.g., the location of windows and openings in a building), shading devices, interior design, and lighting and controls. Daylighting illuminates indoor spaces with...
