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In recent decades, homes and buildings have become progressively more airtight to achieve cost savings, energy efficiency, and home-owner comfort. As a result, a variety of airborne pollutants are...
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How to Choose an Energy Recovery Ventilator
As concern about indoor air quality increases, many homeowners and building professionals are seeking energy-efficient solutions. Proper ventilation that brings fresh air into the home while exhausting...
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ComfoAir 70 Profiled by the Journal of Light Construction
Shortly after Zehnder America announced the release of its new ComfoAir 70 energy recovery ventilation unit in the North American market, the Journal of Light Construction profiled the installation of...
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Joseph Lstiburek's Concern About Indoor Air Quality
Builders, architects, and engineers are seeking ways to create smarter homes that use less energy, have greater comfort, and are more durable. Now more than ever, many new homes have innovative wall...
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Common Sources of Indoor Air Pollution
Contrary to popular belief, indoor air is commonly two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Studies confirm this trend in rural and urban...
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Zehnder: Benefits of a Continuously Ventilated Bathroom
Does your bathroom have mold growth around the shower, cabinets, and fixtures? Does your bathroom have stale air, excessive odors, or a musty smell? Common problems like these may be affecting your...
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Poor Indoor Air Quality Hurts Productivity
Studies have linked worker productivity, mood, and cognitive function to indoor air quality, but ventilation solutions exist for healthier indoor air.
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Ohio Family Retrofits Home With a DIY Energy Recovery Ventilator
When the Crawfords moved into their new high-performance home in Prospect, Ohio, two years ago, the family of four was delighted to have more space and low energy bills. Their 2,900 square foot home...
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Four Myths About Net-Zero Homes
Imagine living in a home with practically no energy bills, where all your energy is produced on-site. A net-zero building uses a renewable energy system to generate as much energy as it consumes annually.
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Vancouver’s Zero-emission Targets Promote Energy Efficiency Solutions
Last year Vancouver became the first major city in North America to set the goal of zero carbon emissions by 2030. The target includes having all new buildings be emission-free by 2030....
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Mold & Dust Mites: How Your Basement Impacts Home Air Quality
Did you know that many of the indoor air quality issues in a home originate in the crawl space or basement? Unfortunately, basement air is frequently the most compromised air in the house, and...
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Meeting Demand for High-Performance Homes
High-performance, super-energy efficient homes are becoming more and more popular throughout North America. As demand from your customers grows, is your team equipped to meet the challenge?
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Futuro Construction: Meeting the Demand for Indoor Air Quality With Zehnder...
Several years ago, the team at Futuro Construction was wondering why clients were choosing to build high-performance homes. Was the primary reason to protect the environment by saving energy and using...
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Why Commissioning Matters
Many homeowners are looking for ways to improve indoor health, promote home comfort, and avoid allergy and asthma triggers with clean indoor air. Zehnder heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy...
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How Absolute & Relative Humidity Affect Your House
Humidity is a big deal when it comes to a healthy indoor environment. Seasonal changes in humidity can be the cause of high or low indoor humidity levels.When indoor humidity is high, you can end up...
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7 Strategies to Keep In Mind When Building a Green Home
Many homeowners are looking for ways to live more sustainably. Green homes provide a solution to many of environmental challenges by saving energy, reducing water consumption, and protecting human...
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Avoid Spring Allergies
Spring is a great release for us humans after a long, hard winter. The bad news is it’s also a great release for allergens. The combination of warmer temperatures and increasing humidity that causes...
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Why High End Homes Need To Think Ventilation First
Ventilation is part of a strategy to maintain a high quality indoor living environment. Your high end home should be adding to your quality of life, not increasing your chances of poor health. There...
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