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With different angles of approach, a wide variety of indoor climate related topics have been presented and explained with sincere engagement and broadmindedness. Below you find more than 100 blog posts, and we are constantly adding new ones, in our aspiration to build knowledge about indoor climate – within, as well as outside, the building industry. Click on the pre-set tags, or use the filter function under "Explore" to narrow down the number of posts to a selection that is relevant to your interest or that will give you new and useful insights. ### By topics - [Indoor Climate Knowledge (56)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/indoor-climate-knowledge) - [Air Handling Units (27)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/air-handling-units) - [Cooling & Heating (27)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/cooling-heating) - [Energy Efficiency (24)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/energy-efficiency) - [Sustainability (24)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/sustainability) - [Room Units (21)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/room-units) - [Heat Pumps (12)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/heat-pumps) - [Acoustics (9)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/acoustics) - [Optimisation Systems (9)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/optimisation-systems) - [Services & Connectivity (8)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/services-connectivity) - [Humidity (7)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/humidity) - [Renovation (6)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/renovation) - [Schools (4)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/schools) - [Software (4)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/software) - [BIM (3)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/bim) - [Gender Equality (3)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/gender-equality) - [Air Quality (2)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/air-quality) - [Residential (1)](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/residential) \+ More X Close - [Air Handling Units](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/air-handling-units) ### [William Lawrance](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/william-lawrance) ## [Condensation and frosting in rotary heat exchangers](https://blog.swegon.com/en/condensation-and-frosting-in-rotary-heat-exchangers) Air-to-air heat exchangers used for energy recovery in ventilation units sometimes need to operate in very low outdoor temperatures. During operation the surfaces in the heat exchanger are cooled by the outdoor air and warmed by the extract air. This means that the heat exchanger has a cold side … - [Energy Efficiency](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/energy-efficiency) - [Heat Pumps](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/heat-pumps) ### [Luca Filippetto](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/luca-filippetto) ## [Unlocking smarter heat pump operations – improve efficiency and cut energy cost](https://blog.swegon.com/en/unlocking-smarter-heat-pump-operations-improve-efficiency-and-cut-energy-cost) Efforts are being made worldwide to address the environmental challenges we face as a global population. Everyone aims to maximize environmental benefits while still trying to meet or exceed expectations for performance and cost. However, not all decisions are easy—sometimes it feels like being … - [Cooling & Heating](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/cooling-heating) ### [Stefan Lay](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/stefan-lay) ## [We share five things worth knowing about decarbonising retail stores](https://blog.swegon.com/en/we-share-five-things-worth-to-know-about-decarbonising-retail-stores) A majority of the world's buildings face an increasing pressure to reduce its carbon footprint. The key priority in a decarbonisation strategy differs between countries and regions, and depends on various building characteristics and use scenarios. Stefan Lay, Product Manager Cooling & Heating, … - [BIM](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/bim) ### [Mike Ward](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/michael-ward) ## [Why BIM is essential for the future of construction and building sustainability](https://blog.swegon.com/en/why-bim-is-essential-for-the-future-of-construction-and-building-sustainability) The digital revolution in construction is much more than a buzz-phrase, it has connected technology such as Internet of Things (IOT), robotics and automation, prefabrication and off-site construction, Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) into the heart of what often seems to be a … - [Optimisation Systems](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/optimisation-systems) - [Services & Connectivity](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/services-connectivity) ### [Philip Wikström](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/philip-wikstrom) ## [What is an API and why is it useful in buildings?](https://blog.swegon.com/en/what-is-an-api-and-how-does-it-help-me-in-my-property) The acronym API is something that many in our industry have probably heard of. It stands for Application Programming Interface. But what exactly is an API, and how is it used in a building? Our expert, Philip Wikström, Product Manager Digital Services, answers these questions in this blog post. - [Energy Efficiency](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/energy-efficiency) - [Indoor Climate Knowledge](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/indoor-climate-knowledge) ### [Anders Jakobsson](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/anders-jakobsson) ## [Why install mechanical ventilation?](https://blog.swegon.com/en/why-install-mechanical-ventilation) Buildings are responsible for a significant part of the global energy consumption and hence stand for a considerable climate impact. To cope with the challenges related to global warming it is absolutely necessary that greenhouse gas emissions from buildings are reduced, and in that pursuit it is … - [Sustainability](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/sustainability) - [Acoustics](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/acoustics) ### [Tony Olsson](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/tony-olsson) ## [What is sustainable acoustics?](https://blog.swegon.com/en/what-is-sustainable-acoustics) Product development is typically what brings companies forward. It often stems from customer insights or from innovation in response to market demand, possibly driven by advancements in areas like AI, which can significantly impact a company’s operation. When taking the time to deeply reflect, … - [Indoor Climate Knowledge](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/indoor-climate-knowledge) - [Room Units](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/room-units) ### [Markus Schomaker](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/markus) ## [Displacement ventilation - a forgotten concept with huge potential](https://blog.swegon.com/en/displacement-ventilation-a-forgotten-concept-with-huge-potential) Have you ever wondered why some indoor environments cause discomfort and draughts despite being a large and open space, a classroom for instance? As experts in the industry of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) the above is an obvious example of when the selection of ventilation … - [Air Handling Units](https://blog.swegon.com/en/tag/air-handling-units) ### [Mike Ward](https://blog.swegon.com/en/author/michael-ward) ## [The benefits of a decentralised solution for air handling units](https://blog.swegon.com/en/the-benefits-of-a-decentralised-solution-for-air-handling-units) Designing an HVAC solution for a building is not something that follows a pre-defined process. As with many elements of design, the decisions are complex, and affect things outside of the system being planned. 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