Swidget is a new device that combines a switch or outlet with a sensor. This sensor can help control ventilation devices within the building to make indoor air quality much better.
An ERV is part of a complex HVAC system that manages air temperature, humidity and particulates in our built environment. An ERV is energy-efficient ventilation equipment that brings fresh air into the home while exhausting some of that “bad” or stale air out, in equal measure.
Nikki Kruger from Therma-Stor explains how humidity works, the building science behind humidity control, and how to make your home more comfortable. She covers ALL of the building science factors that affect humidity and explains how each works for your understanding.
Do you know the ideal humidity for your hardwood floors and how to manage humidity to protect your investment? Our experts do, and they’re sharing what they know. Proper humidity is critical for building product condition and durability, just as it’s important for human comfort and health.
Green Builder Matt Hoots interviews Joseph Hillenmeyer with Aprilaire to learn more about whole-house air filtration.
Aprilaire was one of the first companies to successfully create a whole-house dehumidifier. Their current focus is on whole-house comfort, focusing on humidity control, air filtration, and fresh supply.
Not all filters are created equally, and the higher the MERV rating, the better the filter can remove pollutants from the air. We recommend a minimum of MERV 13 for our clients.
We were doing an experiment on one of our projects with Corbett, and I asked him if we could feature some of his content on our channel. He has been attending lots of conferences recently that we have not been able to get to, and I wanted to share some of his findings with our audience.
The last thing most designers or architects think about is mechanical systems such as plumbing and duct layout when designing a home. Traditional systems may require extra framing and drop ceilings to make the larger ducts fit to ensure your comfort.
We got several questions from a subscriber on our last ventilation video.
1. This subscriber has acute Rinitius, and they are worried that their house is making them sick.
2. They want to create an art studio with good ventilation since the paints they use have toxic VOCs
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