Tag: comfort
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Understanding and Measuring Mean Radiant Temperature
Subtitle: Mean radiant temperature, a major component of thermal comfort, is easy to measure Images: All the way back in 1993, one of my first research projects at the NAHBNational Association of Home Builders, which awards a Model Green Home Certification. Research Center was assessing the performance of radiant ceiling panels for the Department of…
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Understanding and Measuring Mean Radiant Temperature
Subtitle: Mean radiant temperature, a major component of thermal comfort, is easy to measure Images: All the way back in 1993, one of my first research projects at the NAHBNational Association of Home Builders, which awards a Model Green Home Certification. Research Center was assessing the performance of radiant ceiling panels for the Department of…
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An Easy Retrofit for Return Air
Prime: prime Subtitle: For homes without dedicated return grilles in the bedrooms, this easy-to-install device provides a return ai…
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An Easy Retrofit for Return Air
Prime: prime Subtitle: For homes without dedicated return grilles in the bedrooms, this easy-to-install device provides a return ai…
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How Replacing a Furnace Can Make You Less Comfortable
Subtitle: The problem arises when upgrading to a high-efficiency unit Images: Let’s say your trusty old furnace is at the end of its life. You’ve got to buy a new one, so you call your HVAC(Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). Collectively, the mechanical systems that heat, ventilate, and cool a building. company and they rush…