When the 456-meter-tall Kunming Junfa Dongfeng Square tower opens in Kunming City, China, in mid-2017, it will stand as one of the world’s tallest naturally ventilated buildings. Roughly ...

ASHRAE Standard 62.1, “Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality,” is the gold standard for maintaining indoor air quality in occupied spaces. The standard allows for engineers to demonstrate ...

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As apartment buildings become taller and their resident capacities become larger, proper ventilation continues to be an ongoing challenge. Owners and tenants are striving to become more energy ...

Passive ventilation systems employing wind towers and wind catchers have garnered considerable attention as sustainable alternatives to conventional mechanical systems. These devices harness natural ...

Breathing Buildings, the pioneer of hybrid ventilation systems, has announced the return of Huw Poppy in his new role as Operations Director.

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. We like to repeat architect Carl Elefante's adage that "the ...

ATLANTA — 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 ...

For the astute property investor, every element of a building contributes to its overall value, risk profile, and appeal. While aspects like location, structural integrity, and aesthetic finish are ...