HVAC

June 25, 2026

Part 2: Designing for People: Thermal Comfort Principles and Practical Applications for Residential Homes & Buildings

A two-part webinar series that explores the science of thermal comfort and how it applies in real-world residential design.

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June 25, 2026

Part 1: Designing for People: Thermal Comfort Principles and Practical Applications for Residential Homes & Buildings

A two-part webinar series that explores the science of thermal comfort and how it applies in real-world residential design.

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March 18, 2026

Rising to the Challenge of Building ADUs

As demand for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) grows across Canada, builders must rethink traditional HVAC design—finding efficient, space-conscious heating and cooling solutions that deliver comfort and performance within a much smaller footprint.

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February 18, 2025

Hybrid Heating For Homes

Post summary/blurb: Join the Energy and Decarbonization Team at BKC with host Andy Oding as they explore Hybrid HVAC design examples with mechanical experts Steve Myers of Air Solutions and Jason Rende of BKC.

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January 15, 2025

How to Operate Your ERV or HRV

As homes and buildings become more airtight, we also realize that in the absence of good ventilation buildup of humidity, especially in crowded houses and very cold climates, can lead to poor IAQ and potential growth of mold. Residents can improve their IAQ and get the most out of their HRV or ERV by knowing how it works and adjusting it from time to time.

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November 6, 2024

Optimizing Winter Humidity and Water Use

Maintaining optimal indoor humidity levels in cold climate houses has evolved greatly, with the introduction of heat-recovery ventilators and energy-recovery ventilators, whole-house humidifiers and the increasing sophistication of controls in “smart” thermostats. Discover established strategies for optimizing all these systems with the help of an article by Gord Cooke.

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