Air recirculation in ventilation systems is essentially the mixing of a certain amount of exhaust air into the supply air. This process provides a reduction in energy consumption when heating fresh ...

Heat recovery and ventilation systems are integral to contemporary approaches in reducing building energy consumption and enhancing indoor air quality. These systems operate by capturing waste heat ...

Dear Jim: I have an energy-efficient house that is fairly airtight. I installed new windows and doors. Now the indoor air does not seem as fresh as it used to and odors linger. How can I get more ...

*When we’re younger, and single, heating our homes isn’t something that we worry about that much. We’re not at home that often, we’re out and about, partying late, staying with friends, and working as ...

As the learning curve for VRF continues, it’s only fitting to see how it can fare in a familiar learning environment. Turns out it can play a key role in the critical lesson of adapting to existing ...

A newly built home in San Francisco, Residence 950, takes indoor air quality very seriously. Built in 2018 by Troon Pacific, the 9,500-square foot home on Russian Hill has hospital grade air ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. We like to repeat architect Carl Elefante's adage that "the ...

As the mercury rises, there is nothing better than retreating into a cool, air-conditioned room — but between toxic coolant gases and energy use, what does a cooling system cost the environment?

The “Ask a Builder” series is dedicated to answering some of the many questions Fairbanks residents have about building, energy and the many other parts of home life. Question: What’s an HRV and how ...