What is Air Throw?
The air throw value is the velocity measurement of how well the air shifts from the vent or diffuser to the rest of the area/room it is heating or...
Air Distribution
The sole purpose of an HVAC (heating, ventilation, & air conditioning) system, air distribution -- also known as room air distribution -- is how air...
What is a Subfloor?
The subfloor is the layer above the joist, but below the underlayment (which is the layer below the surface). The purpose of the subfloor is to...
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The Volatile Organic Compounds List All Building Managers Need to See
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states the concentration of organic pollutants is 2 to 5 times higher indoors than it is outdoors.
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What is an HVAC Scope of Work Document, And Why Does it Matter?
Be it installing a new HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system or repairing an existing one, the first step before proceeding with...
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What is the Proper Tons Per Square Foot for Commercial HVAC Systems?
You’ve been asked to design a new commercial building and you need to calculate its heating and cooling needs.
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What's the Difference Between FCU vs AHU?
In simple terms, an air handling unit (AHU) is a component of an HVAC system that cools and distributes air into the space through a duct.
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Is an HVAC Design Certification Worth It?
You’ve earned a college degree in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering and now feel ready to embark on your new career. But an MEP...