Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC). Not a sexy topic. However, HVAC is the single most important engineered component that makes our homes and work environments comfortable to inhabit.

A work environment that is too hot or too cold can significantly reduce an employee’s productivity. A home not properly heated and ventilated can produce unhealthy mold conditions. People generally do not notice their HVAC system unless it is not functioning properly. Often times a fix can be as simple as increasing or decreasing the air flow through a floor or ceiling register. Sometimes the problem can be more complicated, such as inadequately sized ductwork, furnace, or air conditioner.