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The Swegon blog – Everything about indoor climate

Our experts at Swegon have for years shared their knowledge and skills in the format of enlightening blog posts about ventilation, heating and cooling. 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.

Dave Harding

Selecting Fire Dampers for UK Hospital Projects

Fire dampers are essential for ensuring fire safety in healthcare premises, where the occupants may be vulnerable and dependent on the ventilation system. Over 40 years of product development has seen Swegon become a UK market leader for the manufacturing of Actionair fire, smoke and air control …

Carl-Ola Danielsson

What are the advantages of dry cooling?

The concept of dry cooling is all about delivering sensible cooling from a hydronic circuit. It might sound simple, but it has a prerequisite - the temperature of the system’s circulating water has to be kept above dew point at all times. Once this criterion is met, there is a clear potential to …

Eur Ing Professor Tim Dwyer

Propane refrigerant for heat pumps and air conditioners

This module considers challenges and developments in the use of propane refrigerant for building services applications. Find the original article on the CIBSE Journal website here. It is seven years since CIBSE Journal produced a CPD article specifically on the application of refrigerant R290 – …

Andy Bott

Six considerations when designing HVAC for a modern office

The dynamics of office spaces have transformed dramatically, particularly with the shift towards greater workplace flexibility in the wake of COVID-19. Post-pandemic renovations now prioritise the creation of interactive workspaces catering to evolving occupant needs and behavioural patterns. In …

Swegon

Swegon commits to Science Based Targets initiative

We as Swegon, a market leading supplier in the field of indoor environment, are proud to announce our commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative. By committing to the science-based net-zero emission targets, we aim to play our part in reducing global greenhouse gas emissions and creating a …

Mikael Börjesson

A new year and new challenges in 2024

Taking a brief look in the rearview mirror helps us see the patterns, and predict what challenges and opportunities we may face in the coming year in our industry. Judging from the very strong trends at the moment, in one way or another, everything will be about sustainability next year as we gain …

Shannon Jezzard

Top 6 Blogs of 2023

As we say goodbye to another year, it's time to revisit the highlights from the Swegon blog throughout 2023. From significant milestones for the UK&I to insightful knowledge sharing, this year has been one that showcased our commitment to delivering on issues, from sustainability to building …

Steve Gore

Supporting Constructions for Fire Dampers - Pt.1

One of the most important considerations when installing fire dampers is their compatibility with the wall or floor construction they're being installed into, the size of the opening, and the type of penetration seal. Over this two-part blog, we will look at how supporting constructions are defined …

Josh Emerson

AI – your new ‘almost human’ engineer

Love it or loathe it, Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is already playing a huge part in our lives and in our industry, but we still have a lot of work to do if we are to fully harness its potential for improving indoor environments.

Alberto Frison

Space requirements for heat pump solutions

The The Net Zero Strategy is under way, meaning a large number of older heating and cooling units are currently being replaced with modern heat pump solutions with lower climate impact. However, before a unit is replaced there is an important aspect to consider – the available space for a new heat …

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