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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.

Alberto Ferrandi

Why you should consider a 4-pipe system for cooling and heating

A traditional two-pipe system for heating and cooling may not be an optimal solution for buildings with mixed usage that combines, for instance, retails, offices and hotels. Besides, the southward side of the building facing the sun might require cooling at the same time that the northward side, in …

Steve Gore

NSHEV's: Meeting the Standard for Passive Ventilation

Carrying on with the theme of Smoke Extraction from last year, this month we will look at a slightly different product, a Natural Smoke and Heat Exhaust Ventilator (NSHEV).

Martin Brady

Three Common Considerations of HVAC Maintenance

Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment is a crucial component of any building's infrastructure, responsible for providing comfortable indoor conditions for occupants. However, like any mechanical system, HVAC equipment requires regular maintenance to function at its best.

Alessandro Lora

Can the most sustainable and cost-efficient source of energy-saving can come from HVAC solutions?

In the UK, buildings make up for approximately 17% of all carbon emissions. Whilst the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) is being revised for countries within the EU, the UK's first Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard, championed by leading industry organisations including CIBSE and …

Alessandro Pinato

Ground source heat pumps – even better with propane

One of the biggest macro-trends with regards to heating in Europe is electrification. During renovations and refurbishments inefficient heaters and aging boilers – which produce CO2-emissions and pollution – are gradually being replaced with more modern solutions, like heat pumps. Now, what if a …

Josh Emerson

Vantage Point: Our Flagship Production Site in the UK is Now Officially Open!

The 30th May marked a significant milestone for our company as we proudly announced the official opening of our state-of-the-art production facility, "Vantage Point." Situated in the heart of the UK, this factory is set to redefine our operations and propel us towards new heights of success.

John Wibrand

Has the HVAC industry been missing out on these three trends?

The first thing when writing a piece on trends within the field of HVAC is obviously to ask ChatGPT, which has become a trend in itself. However, I am quite sure that we all already know that energy efficiency, air quality, and smart systems are important, so it does not offer much in the way of …

Steve Gore

What you need to know about successfully demonstrating damper compliance

Within Europe and the UK, fire dampers are covered by a harmonised product standard, which is EN15650:2010. There has been a requirement for damper manufacturers to comply with this standard since July 2013, when CE marking against the Construction Product Regulation came into effect.

Mikael Börjesson

Lowering energy consumption without compromising comfort

Buildings are responsible for around 40 percent of the global energy consumption, making it imperative to decrease consumption and increase energy efficiency in buildings. At the same time, we spend almost 90 percent of our time indoors. The trick is to reduce energy consumption without …

Swegon

GEYSER SKY - ACR News Commercial Heat Pump Product of the Year

GEYSER SKY has won Commercial Heat Pump Product of the Year at the 2023 ACR News Awards.

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