Nobody wants to pay more than they should. That is why it is important to keep up to date with what things should be costing you.
This blog is here to help you find out if your HVAC system is costing you too much – because it probably is.
4 Ways To Achieve Thermal Comfort Through Good Design, Construction and Maintenance
Anyone who has ever tried to work when they are too hot or too cold will know exactly how important thermal comfort is for focus and productivity. Continue reading
How A DOAS Combined with Radiant Cooling Can Solve Your HVAC Problems
Problems with your HVAC system can manifest in a range of ways, all of which are worthy of concern. Whether the problems are financial or comfort related, they need to be dealt with.
Fortunately, comprehensive research has shown that a DOAS combined with radiant cooling can help resolve your HVAC issues. Continue reading
How Can A DOAS and Radiant System Save You More Compared To A VAV System?
Change is not always easy. When it comes to HVAC systems, this sentiment certainly holds true. Conventional variable air volume (VAV) systems have been used for a very long time, which gives them the ‘tried and tested’ value.
However, technology advances quickly, and HVAC systems are no exception. While a conventional VAV system may seem appealing, it is outdated. In the field of HVAC, developments have produced “DOAS + Radiant” systems, which far outperform conventional VAV systems in almost every way. Continue reading
6 Reasons Why You Should Choose A DOAS Combined With Radiant Cooling For Your Next Project
There is a lot to consider when it comes to building design. Because of globalisation and fast paced technological advancement, building design is not just about being good, it is about being competitive and contemporary.
How is a DOAS + Radiant System More Comfortable than a Conventional Forced-Air System?
Comfort is key. Being comfortable majorly improves performance and mental acuity.That is why HVAC systems are necessary – they should keep you comfortable, and thus, performing well.
However, not all HVAC systems are equal in their performance and functioning; some systems will be better than others, particularly in some climates. As I have mentioned previously, research is increasingly accumulating to show that the best HVAC system for efficiency, health, safety, and comfort, is the “DOAS + Radiant” system. Here, I will elaborate on why that is the case for comfort, i.e. how is a “DOAS + Radiant” system more comfortable than a conventional forced-air system? Continue reading
5 Ways You Can Improve Indoor Environmental Quality On A Budget
It’s not something that you necessarily put your finger on. Sometimes, when you are inside, you are comfortable, yet on some occasions, you can feel that there is something wrong – you are too hot, or there is an unpleasant odour, or there is too much ambient noise. The difference is indoor environmental quality (IEQ). Continue reading
Is Your HVAC System Making You Uncomfortable? Here Are The Reasons Why
Trying to think and work when you’re uncomfortable is difficult. Indeed, studies have shown that poor comfort leads to lowered productiveness. That’s why you have a HVAC system, to keep you comfortable, right? Well, maybe not. Continue reading
How Is Efficient Dehumidification Realized?
In a previous blog, I detailed the purpose of humidity control in buildings. To summarize, this came down to three, non-mutually exclusive, reasons:
- Comfort
- Health and safety
- Maintenance of building materials
What Do Indoor Air Quality Standards Look Like In Singapore?
Singapore, the tiny sovereign city-state with a population of only 5.6 million, and one of the most remarkable economies on the planet. When it comes to commerce, Singapore is in the top 10 of almost everything; 5th on the UN Human Development Index, 3rd highest GDP per capita, second most competitive country, and according to the World Economic Forum, the most ‘technology-ready’ nation on the planet.
It is the last accolade that forms the basis of discussing Singapore in particular in terms of building standards. Since 2005, Singapore has shown an incredible drive to develop and incorporate cutting edge technology into building design and functioning. This began with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) of Singapore developing and releasing the Green Mark rating system for sustainability in buildings.However, the key milestone was in 2008, when Singapore became one of the first and only nations in the world to adopt mandatory ‘green’ building codes. Continue reading