Tag Archives: heating

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 “Nice” Weather Causes Indoor Air Quality and Humidity Problems

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on November 10, 2015

The shoulder season between cooling and heating our homes often means indoor health and comfort problems. Are you ready for them?… Read more

Posted in Health, HVAC | Tagged air filtration, allergens, cooling, heating, high humidity, indoor air quality, indoor humidity, shoulder season | 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

Using Passive Systems In Your Home to Reduce Your Expenses All Day, Every Day

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on August 12, 2015

It’s important for homeowners to understand the difference between active and passive systems. One can save you a huge amount of money on the other!… Read more

Posted in Design, Energy, Finance, HVAC | Tagged active systems, air conditioning, air sealing, cooling, electricity, first cost, fuel, furnace, heat pump, heating, insulation, operating cost, passive systems, water | Leave a comment

Counterpoint: Home Energy Efficiency is Making a Difference

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on February 26, 2015

RTAblog_2015_0226_plugs In a recent MNN post, Lloyd Alter contends “having more stuff is eating up all the gains from being more efficient”. Is that true?… Read more

Posted in Building Codes, Design, Energy | Tagged appliances, cooling, DOE, EIA, electronics, energy efficiency, EPA, gadets, heating, Lloyd Alter, Mother Nature Network, net-zero, RECS data, renewable energy, water heating, zero energy ready homes | Leave a comment

What Outside Temps Are Too Cold for Your Heating System?

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on January 3, 2014

RTAblog_2014_0103_Icicles Central air conditioning systems are designed to meet loads based on averaged high and low temperatures. What happens when these temperatures are exceeded?… Read more

Posted in Design, Energy, HVAC | Tagged air conditioning, air handler, cooling, furnace, heating, severe weather | 2 Comments

A Preview of the 2013 Spring Atlanta Home Show

Posted by Ryan Taylor Architects LLC on March 22, 2013

The 35th Annual Spring Atlanta Home Show opened this morning at 10am. We usually participate in the professional preview on the first morning. We’re just back from the show floor so we’ve got some notes for you…… Read more

Posted in Building Codes, Design | Tagged air conditioning, Atlanta Home Show, attic, building code, cabinets, Cobb Galleria, energy code, heating, home show, pantry, pest control, power attic ventilator, storm shelters | Leave a comment