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Plain-language articles on HVAC and MEP systems, helping owners, developers and contractors understand the technical options before a project starts.
The Difference Between Central and Concealed AC: Is Every Ducted AC System Considered Central?
When you see air ducts in a building, you may expect the air conditioning system to be central. However, the duct alone does not determine the type of system. It is a means of carrying and distributing air through the spaces, and it can be used with different AC systems.
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VRV and VRF Systems: Can the AC Piping Network Reach a Kilometer?
How can a multi-storey building be air conditioned when the outdoor units are on the roof and the rooms are spread across distant floors? And can AC piping cover these distances?
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The Distance Between Outdoor AC Units and Why It Affects Cooling Efficiency
You may choose an AC unit with good specifications, then face weak cooling because of how it is installed. Among the details worth attention are the location of the outdoor unit, the spaces around it, and the direction in which the air leaves it.
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Where to Install Outdoor AC Units and Proper Rooftop Services Planning
Are you planning to use the roof for seating or as a family space? If so, it is important to define the locations of the AC units and services from the design stage.
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Rooftop Bathroom Exhaust Fan and Effective Ventilation With a Quieter Interior Design
Can a bathroom be ventilated without installing a visible fan on the window or inside the ceiling?
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AC Air Balancing and the Role of the Volume Damper in Air Distribution
Does the air feel strong and irritating at one AC vent, while it reaches another area only weakly? The problem may be related to how air is distributed and balanced within the duct network.
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Does an AC Renew the Air? The Difference Between AC and Fresh Air
The space may feel cool, yet the air still feels stuffy or odors linger inside. The reason is that cooling the air and renewing it are two different functions; running the AC does not necessarily bring in new air from outside.
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The Air Handling Unit (AHU) and How Fresh Air Reaches Inside the Building
Providing fresh air inside a building requires more than an opening connected to the outside; outdoor air may be hot and laden with dust and humidity, and it needs treatment suited to the conditions of the site.
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Water Leakage Around AC Pipes and the Importance of Sealing Roof Openings
Rainwater can seep in through a small gap around AC pipes where they exit onto the roof, even when the pipes themselves are intact.
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Linear AC Diffusers (FlowBar) and How to Combine Design with Air Distribution
Thin lines in the ceiling may look like part of the lighting or an architectural detail, while in fact they are openings for distributing AC air.
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