§ 01
Latent vs sensible load

Why a building can feel muggy at 72 degrees, and why the thermostat setpoint has almost nothing to do with humidity.

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§ 02
Dew point and condensation

Why cold pipes sweat, why interior walls grow mold, and how to think about surface temperature without a psychrometric chart.

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§ 03
Ventilation vs infiltration

Outdoor air that a designer put there on purpose, and outdoor air that shows up whether anyone asked for it. Both count.

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§ 04
Building pressure

Why doors slam, why smoke moves through walls, and why a positively pressured building is a happier building.

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§ 05
Load calculations, honestly

What a load calculation can and cannot tell you, why two engineers get different numbers on the same building, and where the safety factors hide.

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