Proximity to Surface, The Key to Saving on Your Heating Bill?
Why Do Current Heating Solutions Use So Much Energy? In order to save on one’s energy bill the most important thing is to maximize the efficiency of the heating system. A common and effective method for accomplishing this is by increasing the overall insulative...
How Clothing Plays a Role in The Thermostat Wars
In this post in our thermoneutrality series we will be covering the role that clothing plays in influencing our thermal comfort, describing CLO Values, and covering the problem of clothing differences in determining ideal office temperatures. The...
Why do some people run “Hot” and others “Cold”?
Our Bodies As Machines In this next section of our thermoneutrality series we will be focusing on our metabolism, defining what it’s components are, the factors that influence it, and the role that it plays in determining when we find ourselves in a state of...
Why Use Carbon Fibers For The Heating of Buildings ?
What Exactly are Carbon Fibers and Why Use Them for The Heating of Buildings? Carbon fibers are a modern woven fiber that are made from a PAN (polyacrylonitrile) polymer. The PAN polymer is formed into a white fibre by extruding and processing an acrylic...
Understanding Comfort
What is Comfort and what are the main factors influencing it: Understanding Human Thermal Neutrality. The human body is a highly complex system that has adapted to survive in a wide range of environments all with drastically different climates. These adaptations...
Why 55 Degrees Ceiling Surface Temperature?
The Answer? Radiant Comfort Heat! The goal of any residential heating solution is to create a warm and comfortable environment for it's residents. Ceiling heating is no exception to this rule! However, ceiling heating is unique in that it heats primarily...
Transforming Home Comfort: The Surprising Link Between Radiative Heating and Optimal Humidity Levels
Optimal Humidity As a homeowner, creating a comfortable and healthy indoor environment is essential for your well-being and that of your family. Humidity levels play a significant role in achieving this, as high or low humidity levels can cause discomfort, mold,...