Selecting an HVAC system type for any building can be a simple or complex process based on the purpose or function of the building and the guiding parameters for the project.
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Read This » Change Agent: Revamping Maintenance for Energy Efficiency, ProductivityThere is nothing permanent except change, according to an ancient Greek philosopher.
Read This » How LEED Guides Users to Water EfficiencyGreen building rating systems, such as LEED, incorporate water efficiency and management as core sustainability outcomes.
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