Monthly Archives - December 2019

The Caravelle, 445 East 86th Street, NYC

eFlow-Constant Airflow Regulators were installed at 445 East 86th Street to successfully mitigate the classic Stack Effect experienced by the tenants.  As outside temperatures dropped, the building’s common areas experienced extremely cold temperatures due to cold draughts infiltrating the lower floors, while the top floor’s common areas experienced uncomfortable higher temperatures.  Additionally, cooking odors continuously migrated throughout the building.  These problems were due to the phenomenon known as stack effect, which occurs in buildings when the outside air temperature is significantly different...

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eFlow-Constant Airflow Regulators for Passive House Institute Certification

The Passive House Institute (PHI) is an independent research institute and is the only internationally recognized performance-based energy standard in construction. This is what Building Systems Engineer from Steven Winter Associates, Inc had to say about the use of eFlow-Constant Airflow Regulators in the ventilation systems for Passive House Institute Certification.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADJEY9urVE0   Follow the link to view complete presentation https://vimeo.com/371959970 Visit https://eflowusa.net/product/constant-air-flow-regulators-3/ for Constant Airflow Regulator product information.

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Homewood Suites by Hilton, 5320 West Loop 289, Lubbock, TX

The newly renovated Homewood Suites by Hilton at 5320 West Loop 289, Lubbock, TX features eFlow-Constant Airflow Regulators (CAR).  eFlow USA supplied eFlow-CAR 4” (30-60 field adjustable CFM) with a 6”x 4” installation plate assembly, for the guest rooms. This hotel will now have automatically balanced ventilation system, improved indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy savings for years to come!  

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211 West 29th Street, NYC is Passive House Institute Certified! 

Installation of eFlow-Constant Airflow Regulators at 211 West 29th Street, New York, NY contributed to the project obtaining a Passive House Institute Certification.  The Passive House Institute (PHI) is an independent research institute and is the only internationally recognized performance-based energy standard in construction. Designed by ZH Architects, EP Engineering and Steven Winter Associates -Passive House consultants, 211 West 29th Street, NYC is currently one of the tallest Passive House building in the world. This 24 story mixed use project has 55...

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