Explaining Environmental Controls

Joe Hullebusch : Mar 25, 2019 12:00:00 AM

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An environmental control device is an instrument that equips the end-user to control the area’s heating and cooling. This can be at the macro-level in terms of the whole building or floor, or a micro-climate wherein different areas of the same floor have their own control device.

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What is Value Engineering?

Joe Hullebusch : Mar 25, 2019 12:00:00 AM

Value Engineering (VE) is an approach of analyzing and designing building systems -- such as HVAC -- to deliver the required performance/output at...

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Explaining BAS HVAC

Joe Hullebusch : Mar 25, 2019 12:00:00 AM

BAS HVAC refers to the systems necessary for connecting your HVAC system to your wider building automation system (BAS). Specific BAS HVAC components...

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Explaining Sound Transmission Class

Explaining Sound Transmission Class

Joe Hullebusch : Mar 25, 2019 12:00:00 AM

The sound transmission class (STC) is an integer rating for measuring and classifying how well a building wall or structure controls or reduces sound.

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