Academy Energy Group (AEG) and Altaire Systems have been selected by U.S. General Services Administration’s (GSA) Green Proving Ground (GPG) to demonstrate HVAC Pretreatment Dehumidification Solution. Altaire Systems manufactures humidity control equipment designed for environments where precise temperature and humidity control, system reliability and energy efficiency are paramount. Academy Energy Group (AEG) is an Electrical & [...]
Altaire principal and co-founder Jim Meacham sits for a webinar interview with Brian Gomski from Midwest Machinery.
Altaire is more than just another air handling unit manufacturer. We solve the toughest humidity challenges in the most demanding building environments. Our humidity control systems are pre-engineered to deliver improved indoor environmental quality, occupant health and comfort, prolonged asset lifetimes and reduced operating costs. Delivering Consistent and Reliable Temperature and Humidity Our Advanced Dehumidification [...]
With heightened global awareness around preventing the spread of infectious diseases such as COVID-19 it is important to consider the interaction between humidity, airborne pathogens and human respiratory infections within the built environment. The recent pandemic has highlighted a fact that has long been known about the role of HVAC systems in helping to prevent the [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic has stimulated meaningful discussions within the HVAC and healthcare industries about how temperature, humidity and ventilation can affect the survival and spread of hazardous pathogens. Farhad Memarzadeh, PhD, PE with the National Institutes of Health published an extensive review of over 120 papers in ASHRAE, delineating the effects of temperature, humidity and ventilation [...]
A data health quality check may be your best first step toward healthy indoor air. As healthcare facilities adapt to new demands and commercial buildings prepare for the “return to work,” there is an increased interest in maximizing outdoor air ventilation rates. At the same time, it is crucial to remember that many buildings (I will [...]
