Architecture - January 2020
Achieving a high-performance HVAC system
No building system has more impact on long-term facility operating costs than HVAC. Understand the true costs of HVAC, both initially and while in operation
1/24/2020
Vermont healthcare facility reopening operating rooms after mysterious odor
Staff have installed carbon monoxide detectors and air sampling canisters in the buildings, and employees will wear detectors
1/21/2020
Planning and budgeting key to sustainable HVAC
Step one in achieving sustainable HVAC design is organizational buy-in
1/20/2020
Seattle Children’s Hospital's mold issues spur class-action suit
Suit alleged hospital engaged in a coverup of problems
1/17/2020
HVAC issues stall surgeries at Mo. hospital
Pinnacle Regional Hospital’s sterilization room didn’t have the right pressure, temperature and humidity
1/16/2020
Study finds air quality can impact effectiveness of antibiotics
Bacteria that cause respiratory infections can be affected by air pollution
1/13/2020
Geothermal delivers savings
Investment in geothermal technology drives its energy efficiency to the top of the list
1/10/2020
Air quality's role in infection prevention can be overlooked
Having the right tools to communicate the importance of temperature and humidity is important
1/8/2020
How to handle a major HVAC upgrade
Following plan can help ensure upgrade isn't disruptive to regular operations
1/6/2020
