When it comes to warding off COVID-19, suppression and mitigation are the two key health measures based on epidemiological modelling. These two strategic non-pharmaceutical interventions—championed by ...

ASHRAE has released updated editions of its standards for ventilation system design and acceptable indoor air quality (IAQ). ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2019, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air ...

As a move toward a single consensus-based standard of care, a ventilation standard from ASHRAE and ASHE has been incorporated into the Guidelines for Design and Construction of Health Care Facilities, ...

As buildings are constructed to be tighter and more efficient than ever before, mechanical ventilation has become increasingly important in order to maintain a healthy and comfortable indoor ...

Ventilation systems are central to ensuring optimal thermal comfort, enhanced animal welfare and energy efficiency in modern livestock buildings. Recent advancements in computational fluid dynamics ...

Prospiant explores cooling strategies to keep your retail greenhouse customer-friendly during hot summer days.

People are the reason excellent health care design matters — whether they are working or seeking care. “When a flower doesn’t bloom, you fix the environment in which it grows, not the flower.” This ...

Approval of ASHRAE’s Standard 62.1 ventilation rate calculation procedure for the International Mechanical Code (IMC) marks a milestone for the high-profile mandatory-language standard after years of ...

When envisioning the future of vessel design, considerations for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) may not always take precedence. Yet, the significance of proper HVAC systems cannot ...

One of Scotland’s biggest health boards was not clear enough on the design of the ventilation system which delayed the opening of a children’s hospital, an inquiry has found. The Royal Hospital for ...