We’ve just uploaded our signature presentation which we do as part of our volunteer activities for the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). This material focuses on the fundamentals of thermal comfort and indoor air quality.
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Thanks and congratulations to the entire conference staff from Carrier Corporation and HPAC Engineering for holding an outstanding Event at Caesars’ Palace in Las Vegas Nevada. With over 700 attendees from 19 countries it was truly an international event featuring presentations on sustainability as it relates to the design and construction of buildings.
Attendees of the Global Engineering Conference acquired Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by participating in the various workshops and other events at the conference. Continuing Education Units were offered according the standards of the International Association for Continuing Education & Training (IACET).
Slides from Robert Bean’s HVAC Systems for An Aging Population can now be viewed online at this link:
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Learn more about the 10th Global Engineering Conference.
Learn more about designing for an aging population, click here.
"Reduction of air infiltration through the use of concrete walls and insulated windows will significantly reduce operating costs and enhance indoor air quality and maximize natural daylighting. Low-E double-glazing; energy efficient mechanical systems, including radiant floor heating and operable windows; and the possible use of a geothermal heating system will also contribute to a LEED rating." Excerpt from Frederic Schwartz Selected to Design Pennsylvania Library Openness and connection to nature, as well as historic relevance, were important factors for the design jury.
“Gudeul refers to an under-ground heating system, or to the floor or room that is heated by the system. Folklore expert Son Jin-tae presumes that “gudeul” originates from “guun dol,” or “baked stones.” “Ondol,” or warm stone, was created by a combination of Chinese characters to describe “gudeul” before hangul was invented.” Excerpt from A warmer backside for Asia by You Sang-chul, Asia news editor at the JoongAng Ilbo., Copyright by Joins.com, Inc. Photo Credit: Korea Tourism Organization, All Rights Reserved
RBc; History shows the Koreans using this style of heating over 23 centuries ago. As noted by Wendy Croix, Interior Design School Review Columnist on a Business Week interview with Korean design professor Lee Kun Pyo, the, “Traditional Korean homes, even the poorest, have heated flooring--the “ondol gudeul” --an interior feature Western designers now think of as a luxury for upscale homes.”
This is another example of us North American’s taking the most basic stuff - make it expensive and tag it as a luxury item…it just doesn’t have to be this way.
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Tonight Only, 8:00 P.M. EST, March 07th, 2007 One Hour Live Webinar on Radiant Cooling and Heating - Register Here.
I want our readers to meet John Vastyan, whom I've known for several years. John specializes in marketing communications and business-to-business PR, serving the radiant heat, hydronic, geothermal, plumbing & mechanical, HVAC and broad construction markets. His website has a wealth of information in the articles he's published. John has also worked with our current Carlson Holohan Industry Award of Excellence Winner, Mr. Dave Yates. Spend some time there, you'll be glad you did. Visit Common Ground
"We have de-facto "zoned heating." The first floor is at 60, the second is at 70, and the third must be pushing 80 unless I open windows. The cats come up here and sack out like Ipanema sunbathers, while the ground-floor apartment (poor Tenant!) must have its three radiators supplemented with convection space heaters and a hopeful but ineffective ceiling fan just to be tolerable." Excerpt from Crazy Stable
RBc: Crazy Stable is a must read blog - enjoy.
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Folks, check out this baby! Among a gazillion creature comforts, it comes with Massage/heated driver and passenger seats with adjustable headrests, and Radiant Floor Heating!
RBc: Surely if you can get a radiant heated coach you must be able to get a radiant heated home? No? Not offered by your builder? Pity!
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