Tag Archives: indoor environmental quality

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

When To Open Your Windows + Doors for Fresh Air?

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on March 16, 2015

You know how this blog is always going on about only opening the windows when conditions are favorable? You won’t often find more favorable conditions than this beautiful Atlanta afternoon!… Read more

Posted in Energy, Health, HVAC | Tagged allergies, asthma, humidity, IAQ, IEQ, indoor air quality, indoor environmental quality, outdoor temperature, pollen, weather | Leave a comment

Counterpoint: Open a Window for Improved Indoor Air Quality?

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on March 5, 2015

RTAblog_2015_0305_baby An article by Healthy Child Healthy World claims you should open a window, especially when it’s cold outside. Is that true? What’s best for your family?… Read more

Posted in Building Codes, Design, Energy, Health, HVAC | Tagged 2012 International Residential Code, 2012 IRC, allergens, allergies, asthma, building code, energy-recovery ventilator, fresh air, Healthy Child Healthy World, heat-recovery ventilator, humidity, indoor air quality, indoor environmental quality, indoor pollutants, mechanical ventilation, mindbodygreen.com, ozone | 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