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A schoolâ??s chiller noise problem was solved by installing Acoustiblok AllWeather Sound Panels, which absorb and block sound. (Image courtesy of Acoustiblok)

‘It’s Too Noisy:’ Addressing Acoustics

Good Design Prevents Noise Complaints

July 14, 2014

While there are a variety of HVAC system issues that can negatively affect building acoustics, experts say that minimizing noise and vibration is easiest to achieve when starting with a good design.

A multifunction air meter can be used to test air quality at the point of entry. (Image courtesy of Fluke Corp.)

Monitoring IAQ Dangers

Tighter Buildings Pose Risks; Market Poised for Growth

Kimberly Schwartz

July 14, 2014

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Unsafe levels of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other toxic gases can threaten the health and safety of occupants inside buildings and homes.

Oct. 2, 2013: ASHRAE Seeks Presenters, Posters for High Performance Buildings Conference

Event to Provide a Comprehensive Overview of High Performance Building Design

October 2, 2013

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Presenters and posters are being sought for ASHRAE’s High Performance Buildings Conference, which is scheduled for April 7-8, 2014, at Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco.

Aug. 23, 2013: ASHRAE Announces High Performance Buildings Conference

Topics Include Building Occupant Behavior, New Building Technologies, and Indoor Environmental Quality

August 23, 2013

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ASHRAE has announced that its next High Performance Buildings Conference will take place April 7-8, 2014, at Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco.

May 9, 2013: IAQ Standard Removes Infiltration Assumption, Requires CO Alarms

May 9, 2013

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ASHRAE has announced that the newly published 2013 version of its residential indoor air quality standard removes the default assumption for air infiltration and also requires carbon monoxide (CO) alarms.

providing the optimal amount of fresh air

Mohegan Sun Improves IAQ While Saving Energy

March 4, 2013

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One aspect of Mohegan Sun’s green initiatives is to improve energy efficiency. The challenge is to find ways to maximize efficiency without sacrificing indoor environmental quality. One way that Mohegan Sun achieves this balance is by implementing a ventilation solution known as demand controlled ventilation or DCV.

Contractors Provide Indoor Solutions

Herb Woerpel

July 16, 2012

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Some experts believe that more people may suffer from the effects of indoor air pollution than outdoor air pollution. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that the majority of Americans spend 90 percent of their time indoors. What can contractors do to help?

Marty Peifer shows a pair of children an air quality reading

Industry Battles Indoor Air Pollution

Herb Woerpel

July 16, 2012

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IAQ has been identified by the EPA as one of the five most urgent environmental risks to public health. Many factors affect IAQ. These factors include poor ventilation, problems controlling temperature, high or low humidity, remodeling, and other activities in or near a building that can affect the fresh air coming into the building.

Cleaner Air for a Healthier Environment

Herb Woerpel

July 16, 2012

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Here are some useful products contractors are using to improve indoor environmental quality.

NAFA Hosts TECH2012

June 4, 2012

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The National Air Filtration Association welcomed more than 240 members to its 31st Technical Seminar — TECH 2012. The agenda focused on research, the indoor environment, and developments with ANSI/ASHRAE 52.2.