Mechanical Systems

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Queen of Zero: Designing the HVAC System

Nicole Tysvaer dives into the design considerations that are in play for the hvac... More

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Ductwork for a Retrofit ERV

Miguel Walker explains the tradeoffs of using existing heating ducts instead of... More

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Moving More Than Walls to Open Up Space

Maintaining the load path is part of the challenge, but so is efficiently... More

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Organizing Kitchen Rough-Ins

Careful layout of mechanicals and smart sequencing avoids a tangle of trades. More

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My Low Pressure-Drop, MERV-13 Filters

With indoor air quality on everyone's minds these days, installing better filters... More

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Tankless Water Heater With Scale Prevention

A.O. Smith designed its new line of gas/propane tankless water heaters to... More

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Makeup Air for Kitchen Range Hoods

Learn more about passive and active strategies for preventing exhaust ventilation... More

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Why a Home With an ERV Might Also Need a Dehumidifier

Watch as Matt Risinger explores the differences between ERVs, HRVs, and... More

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Organizing the Mechanicals

HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems in a large house are complex. Here's a... More

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