Tag Archives: comfort

Your Lamp or Space Heater Could be Making Your House Colder

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on January 5, 2016

An incandescent bulb in the wrong place or a space heater can make a home uncomfortable for its occupants. Are you making these mistakes?… Read more

Posted in Design, Energy, Health, HVAC | Tagged air sealing, CFL bulb, comfort, compact florescent, cooling, efficiency, energy efficiency, health, heating, humidity, IEQ, incandescent bulb, indoor environmental quality, indoor environments, insulation, LED bulb, passive systems, space heater, thermostat | Leave a comment

9 Reasons Why “Smart Vents” Aren’t Smart

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on November 3, 2015

You can now invest in “Smart Vents” for your home. Here are nine reasons why you should not.… Read more

Posted in Design, Energy, Health, HVAC | Tagged ACCA, air conditioning, Air Conditioning Contractors of America, air leakgage, Architectural Digest, comfort, cooling, ducts, ductwork, efficiency, exfiltration, grilles, health, heating, humidity, HVAC, infiltration, Keen Home Inc, Manual D, Smart Vent, vents | 1 Comment

Big Data is About to Change the Value of Your Home

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on March 26, 2015

Even if you’re not planning to sell, big data is about to change the value of your home. The collection and publication of data is going to make a big difference for all of us.… Read more

Posted in Building Codes, Design, Energy, Finance, Government, Health | Tagged big data, comfort, energy conservation, energy efficient mortgage, Google Compare, health, HERS rating, MLS, mortgage, Multiple Listing Service, National Energy Codes Conference, RESNET | Leave a comment

Bad, Better or Best: 3 Ways to Get Fresh Air in Your Home

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on March 4, 2015

RTAblog_2015_0304_WindowNotice There are three primary ways to provide mechanical ventilation to a home. The first is not good. The second is better but not great. The third is the best choice. Do you know your options?… Read more

Posted in Building Codes, Design, Energy, Health, HVAC | Tagged air leaks, air sealing, allergies, asthma, balanced ventilation, comfort, efficiency, energy-recovery ventilator, ERV, exhaust fans, exhaust-only ventilation, fresh air, health, heat-recovery ventilator, HRV, IAQ, IEQ, indoor air pollutants, indoor air quality, indoor environmental quality, supply-only ventilation, ventilation | Leave a comment

How an ERV|HRV Works: The Magic, Energy-Saving, Ventilating Box

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on March 5, 2014

Tight houses need ventilation – they need polluted indoor air replaced with fresh outdoor air. An energy-recovery ventilator (ERV) or heat-recovery ventilator (HRV) can be a great way to save energy while ventilating your house.… Read more

Posted in Energy, Health, HVAC | Tagged air conditioning, ASHRAE, Building Science Corporation, comfort, energy conservation, energy-recovery ventilator, ERV, health, heat-recovery ventilator, HRV, humidity, HVAC, moisture, mold, ventilation | Leave a comment