Keeping occupants of a building or facility warm and comfortable is a year-round priority. Whether the leaves are turning, snow is falling, or spring is blooming, maintaining the right temperature is ...

Lloyd Alter is Design Editor for Treehugger and teaches Sustainable Design at Ryerson University in Toronto. Most North American homes are heated, cooled and ventilated with forced air. Some have ...

The next series of articles on alternative radiant heating systems is going to be directed towards radiant ceiling heating and cooling systems. In all of my years of applying radiant comfort systems, ...

This is my second column in a series of articles about radiant ceiling heating and cooling systems. My next experience with radiant ceilings was an artistic radiator that I built and installed in my ...

In the concluding paragraph of the Oct. 7, 2021, Engineered Systems’ article titled, “Health Care Design: Beyond Code Minimum – Creating Healthier, More Efficient Environments,” it was proposed: ...

Homes built after 1950 or so are typically heated with either hot air blown through ducts or hot water pumped through baseboard heaters. Older homes often have cast-iron radiators, which produce heat ...

Failed home features like intercom systems, avocado appliances, and asbestos insulation cost homeowners thousands in repairs ...

How can you ensure your radiant heaters are safe for your home? A radiant heater can make an excellent, cost-effective heating solution for your bedroom, office or small space. They are popular among ...

Which are the best radiant heaters? When the days get colder and your utility bills soar, it’s a good idea to have extra heating help on hand. A space heater is a great solution for times when you ...

This electric heating method warms up a space more quickly and is the perfect option for people who don’t want the noise (and dust) of a fan. And because an electric radiant heater won’t dry out a ...