Pearson airport is using UV-C light to disinfect the air breathed by passengers

Danny Juricic, manager, HVAC & People Moving Devices, Greater Toronto Airports Authority. Photo: Greater Toronto Airports Authority Wherever people gather these days, concerns about the spread of COVID-19 are top of mind. And while travel has been severely curtailed, places like Toronto Pearson Airport are doing their best to ensure those who do have to fly do so in a… Continue Reading Pearson airport is using UV-C light to disinfect the air breathed by passengers

New energy pathway now available to Canadian projects

Efforts by CaGBC and industry stakeholders shift focus to energy consumption and carbon emissions Ottawa, ON – December 14, 2020 – The unique needs of the Canadian market were reflected in the latest addenda to the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system. They include an alternative compliance pathway (ACP) that shifts the focus from energy cost to… Continue Reading New energy pathway now available to Canadian projects

New CDC release on COVID-19 and Potential Airborne Transmission

Yesterday, the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) released an updated brief on SARS-COV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) and potential airborne transmission. The most significant update is the confirmation that “pathogens…can sometimes also be spread via airborne transmission under special circumstances.”   The briefing describes three circumstances where there appears to be airborne transmission: Enclosed spaces within which an infectious person… Continue Reading New CDC release on COVID-19 and Potential Airborne Transmission

Seven Necessities For Reopening The Office: A Checklist

The risk of spreading COVID-19 remains relevant as facilities reopen. These proactive measures will help ensure the safety of your visitors and staff. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, stores, restaurants, and offices are slowly starting to reopen and resume business as usual. However, the risk of spreading the virus remains relevant. It is important to take proactive measures to ensure the… Continue Reading Seven Necessities For Reopening The Office: A Checklist

ASHRAE: EPIDEMIC TASK FORCE CHAIR TALKS BEST PRACTICES, FAQS

Since being established in March, ASHRAE’s Epidemic Task Force has developed guidance on mitigating potential health risks in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. From best practices when reopening buildings to filtration and disinfection strategies, the guidance covers various building types. The wideranging guidance has helped built environment professionals navigate the pandemic. To better help ASHRAE members navigate the guidance, ASHRAE… Continue Reading ASHRAE: EPIDEMIC TASK FORCE CHAIR TALKS BEST PRACTICES, FAQS

BC Hydro: Two Strategies For Maximizing Rooftop HVAC Unit Efficiency

BC Hydro’s energy specialists say that rooftop HVAC units are often an overlooked savings opportunity. An RTU is an outdoor, roof-mounted air-handling unit that provides heating, ventilation and air conditioning to the building below. RTUs are also known as packaged systems because all of the components, including the coils that release and absorb heat, along with the compressors and fans,… Continue Reading BC Hydro: Two Strategies For Maximizing Rooftop HVAC Unit Efficiency