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Comfort Criteria & Psychrometrics
Temperature, humidity, air movement, and the comfort envelope.
10 min read · Jacob Willis, Net Zero Lead
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — systems that control temperature, humidity, and air quality in buildings. Before we can understand how to run them efficiently, we need to understand what "comfort" actually is and why it's not just about temperature.