At the time of construction of my heating system, my choices of radiant ceiling panels available on a commercially readily available basis were extremely limited. In fact, the choices were so limited ...

An important and deliberate secondary function of such a system is the ability to condense water at the cabinet’s coil, collect it and then drain it, effectively dehumidifying the space locally. In ...

MANY OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: Understanding the different installation methods for radiant heating and/or cooling will help provide guidance when you’re ready to begin the design process with a radiant ...

Air to water heat pumps are being introduced and recommended within the HVAC industry. Promoted by governments through sweet financial incentives, electrically-powered, super-efficient heat pump ...

Radiant flooring system combines a structural subfloor and a radiant panel into one system, reducing the labor involved with installing radiant floors. Warmboard begins with a stiff 1 1/8-inch, ...

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 ...