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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.

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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 …

Josh Emerson

#WeChampion: In conversation with the CIBSE YEA Winners 2020

Following CIBSE's first ever virtual Young Engineer Awards on the 8th October, I sat down with Ewen Rose, the Chair of the awards, Jennifer Cox, the 25th CIBSE ASHRAE Graduate of the Year and Megan Whitbread, CIBSE'S first ever Apprentice of the Year.

John Wibrand

From BIM to digital twins for buildings

The importance of data modelling in commercial buildings has started to move beyond mere space and energy efficiency to the real creation of a living, breathing model of an operational building. From BMS and BIM to a digital twin? A building management system, otherwise known as building automation …

Martin Procter

Have you considered comfort modules for indoor climate?

Comfort modules offer a highly flexible option for a wide range of indoor climate projects. Our latest comfort module, PARASOL Zenith, is an adaptable solution with low noise, high comfort and high efficiency...

Andrew Collard

Three things you need to deliver a good smoke damper solution

Collaboration with all parties is the key to getting a smoke control strategy that works for the building in question. The combination of three ingredients - a solid project team, world-class products and up-to-date knowledge will help you get it right. Take a look at our three key things you need …

Josh Emerson

What is the difference between fire and smoke control dampers?

The control of smoke and containment of fire through the ventilation ductwork in any building are just two of the many requirements for fire safety and must be designed, installed and maintained as part of a methodical, holistic and ongoing process. For compartmentation to be effective, the …

Josh Emerson

Activity-based demands on the indoor climate

The experts agree that the activity-based office places depend on the organisation. It also depends on the physical working environment factors. We take a closer look at how the indoor climate should be adapted to suit the activity-based office.

William Lawrance

Casing performance - Achieving good indoor climate with lower operating costs

Six features define the quality and performance of air handling unit casings.

James Moore

Why is it so important that you test fire dampers?

Correct maintenance of fire dampers is essential to guarantee that they will properly operate in the event of a fire. You must ensure fire dampers are tested regularly and in accordance with regulations and manufacturers’ guidelines. This article explains the importance of testing fire dampers, how …

Börje Lehrman

How do we choose the right systems early in the building process?

Choosing an indoor climate system for a building, storey or room is often a difficult task. There are countless options available and a large number of criteria and requirements to take into account in achieving a good and approved solution. Location, usage, budget, legislation and comfort are just …

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