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Part 5: Building Pressurization for Acceptable IAQ

Building pressurization is paramount to acceptable IAQ. Negative building pressure transports moisture, hot and cold outdoor air, and unfiltered outdoor air across […]

Part 4: How to Improve Demand Control Ventilation

Demand Control Ventilation (DCV) is desirable in high population density and variable occupancy spaces. This video discusses single zone DCV, when DCV […]

Part 1 Dilution Ventilation and IAQ

In this video, David Dougan discusses the steps to achieve acceptable IAQ requires understanding the contaminants of concern and methods to maintain […]

Part 2: Making the Case for Direct Outdoor Airflow Measurement

This session will discuss indirect, calculated, and direct measurement techniques for outdoor airflow. It demonstrates that direct outdoor airflow measurement using thermal […]

The Importance of Controlled Ventilation in Schools

Proper outdoor air ventilation in schools is crucial for occupant health and well-being. Ventilation rates can vary due to factors like the […]

Ventilation Control for COVID-19 & Beyond

Providing a healthy indoor environment requires an understanding of outdoor air ventilation. The pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), brought about by […]

Improve Traditional CO2-DVC with Outdoor Airflow Measurement

This paper clarifies industry misconceptions regarding DVC and exposes the significant uncertainties associated with CO2-DVC. Additionally, the paper proposes two improved methods […]

The Importance of Airflow Measurement

This article explains the importance of ventilation and outdoor air within a building. Under-ventilation of outdoor air also affects building pressure, increasing […]

Digital Services: A guide to making data-driven decisions for your facilities

A guide to how connected experts help you make data-driven decisions for your facilities to run continuously, efficiently and sustainably.

3 Ways to Tackle Your Project Closeout Challenges

As-builts and closeouts are clogging up 50+ year old buildings. ARC Facilities’ David Trask speaks about Tackling Project Closeout Challenges while viewing […]