Heating, Ventilation, Cooling
This destratification fan balances air temperature in facilities with ceiling heights of 8' to 25'. Aside from an energy-efficient EC motor, the unit has an optional 0-10VDC module that allows the fan to be programmed into a building’s control system. Standard and short models with 120 or 230 voltage are available; so is a 2' square lay-in to incorporate the fan into acoustic-tile ceilings. airiusfans.com circle 168
To meet new industry codes requiring an exterior barrier around fireplace glass, Ortal designed an aluminum-and-steel-mesh screen. To maintain the screen’s tautness around multi-sided units, the company devised these virtually invisible tempered-glass brackets with metal sockets. At a mere 7mm thick, they do their job without obscuring views of the flames. ortal-heat-usa.com circle 169
Energy Star-certified, this wall-mounted heat pump provides powerful, low-ambient operation in all weather conditions. Its 23 SEER system constantly adjusts the compressor rotation speed, allowing the unit to operate with minimum power once the desired room temperature has been reached. Plus its ECONAVI human-detection technology senses people in the space and automatically adjusts heating and cooling levels. business.panasonic.com circle 170
Suitable for remodeling and new construction, this retrofit fan kit enables utilization of existing ventilation ducts. The package comprises a ventilation bracket with articulating joints, a built-in speed selector that can customize air flow to 80 or 110 CFM, and a galvanized steel fan in one of three styles: lighted, non-lighted, and non-lighted with motion sensor. business.panasonic.com circle 171
Utilizing both Mitsubishi’s proprietary HexiCoil heat-transferring technology and an optimized refrigerant circuit, the Air Source VRF offers superior efficiency and water-shedding capabilities. Its footprint is 30% smaller than previous models, and its makeup—89% recyclable materials and R410A refrigerant—make it suitable for LEED and net zero projects. mehvac.com circle 172