Even after you’ve specified the equipment, configured the system, and built the building – you’re only part way there to a high performance building. You’ll need to make it easy for facilities personnel and occupants to keep the building running at peak efficiency.
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Controls for Thermal Comfort
Controls for thermal comfort keep occupied spaces within comfortable temperature and humidity values. Good controls can save a lot of energy.
HVAC Operations and Maintenance
HVAC operations and maintenance (“O&M”) are the practices that keep mechanical systems working at peak performance during the life of the building. As a designer, your choices can make it easy or hard to maintain your thermal comfort systems.