IAQ concerns are becoming a priority across the nation. Commercial and residential customers alike are finding that the quality of air in their facility can have a significant effect on health and productivity. When it comes to the classroom, it turns out the air students are breathing is just as important as the lessons they’re learning.

In addition to the 10 AHR Expo Innovation Award winners highlighted in this issue, 31 other products have been recognized with honorable mentions in the same 10 product categories. The honorable mentions are listed here.

Using a revolutionary combination of desiccants and non-ozone depleting refrigerants, DryCool™ HD dehumidification system delivers cool, dry air for light commercial applications, improving comfort without increasing air conditioning loads.

Greenbuild is a good fit for a city with pedi cabs and green spaces, like Toronto; in a Canadian province with many ecologically aimed initiatives, like Ontario. The expo itself, which took place Oct. 4-7, fit snugly within the North and South Halls of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

Providing operators the ability to control temperature and humidity independently, the DryCool™ Standard Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) is designed to cost effectively treat 100 percent makeup air.

While MERV does provide a simple basis for choosing a filter, in order to better understand its in-use performance, we also need to understand some basics about the type of media used in each filter.

The Healthy Home System™ turns the forced air ductwork of any home or small business into an integrated IAQ management system. It uses patented technology that engages the central fan on a scheduled basis to keep air flowing throughout the building.

Joining the line of the company’s IAQ products are three Luxaire Acclimate central dehumidifiers. The 65-, 90-, and 135-pint models are designed to remove excess moisture from the air and improve comfort levels.

Earlier this year, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced a new LEED® program for hospitals and other health care facilities. LEED for Healthcare goes beyond the LEED for New Construction rating system, combining it with strong elements of the Green Guide for Health Care.

An rh and temperature sensor shroud has been added to the YesAir IAQ monitor. The monitor is a CE-certified air quality monitor with an eight-channel sensor capacity.