The Conduit: IEQ & Net Zero Through HVAC - November 2024 Issue
Kicking Off the Holiday Season with Innovation and Sustainability
As we step into the holiday season, this month’s newsletter is packed with insights and updates to inspire your work and prepare for the year ahead. From groundbreaking climate action initiatives and evolving building standards to cutting-edge solutions for improving indoor air quality and energy efficiency, we’ve got you covered. Dive into the latest trends shaping smart buildings, learn how authorities are ensuring compliance with energy standards, and discover why ventilation is key to healthier environments. Let’s celebrate progress and innovation as we head into the most wonderful time of the year!
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AIA Champions Climate Action at COP29
Building Solutions for a Resilient Future
Discover how the American Institute of Architects is driving climate action with innovative building solutions to enhance resilience at COP29.
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Climate Change and Indoor Air Quality
Unveiling the Hidden Impact
Explore the critical intersection of climate change and indoor air quality, and its implications for health and building standards.
Momentum Behind WELL Grows Exponentially
Shaping a Healthier Built Environment
The WELL Building Standard is expanding rapidly, promoting health and wellness in spaces where we live, work, and learn.
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ICYMI: AHJ Is Here To Stay
Defining Authority in Energy Standards
ASHRAE Standard 90.1 reinforces the role of Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) in ensuring compliance with energy standards in communities.
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Retrofitting Schools for Better IAQ and Efficiency
Solutions from Berkeley Lab’s Beyond Widgets Team
Learn how retrofit measures validated by energy simulation and FLEXLAB? testing can deliver improved indoor air quality and energy savings in schools.
In the News...
ASHRAE 241: Setting the Standard for Ventilation
EPA and CDC Highlight ASHRAE 241 in Guidance Updates
Both the EPA and CDC emphasize the importance of ASHRAE Standard 241 in combating respiratory viruses with effective ventilation strategies.
The Role of Master Systems Integrators
In the rapidly evolving landscape of smart buildings, the role of a Master Systems Integrator (MSI) has transcended beyond mere buzzword, becoming a cornerstone for seamless integration and optimal functionality of building systems. The Master Systems Integrator Ultimate Guide elucidates the critical functions of MSIs, highlighting their role as strategic partners who drive efficiency by integrating disparate technologies like HVAC, lighting, and security systems. Unlike regular Systems Integrators, MSIs provide a holistic, all-encompassing approach, coordinating every subsystem to reflect the building owner’s vision. With the rise of IP-connected devices and software sophistication, MSIs help navigate complexity, offering financial savings and future readiness, while building trustworthy, long-term relationships with their clients.
More and more the labor shortages, especially in the trades, make the search for an MSI even more challenging.?Unlock the future of smart buildings with a technology MSI like Open+ Powered by KODE OS.?Talk to us about how to utilize this type of platform to meet your goals by delivering tailored, top-notch systems integrations.
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