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Outdated MURB
Why Ventilation Is Failing in Older Buildings — A Retrofit Perspective
Many older apartment buildings across Canada still rely on outdated ventilation strategies that compromise indoor air quality, comfort, and building performance. Using BC Housing research as context, this article explores... Read more...
Cold weather warning
What CSA-C439 Is Actually Designed to Protect
CSA C439 is the Canadian standard that evaluates whether ventilation systems can continue delivering airflow during extreme winter conditions. This article explains what the standard is actually designed to protect... Read more...
Cold Air
Winter Ventilation Performance: Why Airflow Must Be Verified
Winter ventilation performance depends on more than airflow ratings. This article explores why airflow must be measured and verified under real operating conditions—and why many airflow claims fail to predict... Read more...
Cold aire
Why Cold Weather Reduces Airflow
Cold weather changes how ventilation systems move air. This article explains why airflow drops in winter—and why efficiency ratings alone don’t tell the full story. Read more...
Risk of freezing
Why HRVs Freeze in Cold Weather and what Actually Causes It
HRV freeze-up is a common concern in cold climates—but outdoor temperature alone isn’t the cause. This article explains how airflow, moisture, and system behavior really drive winter performance. Read more...
Decentralized Ventilation Compliance: Performance vs. Distribution
Decentralized ventilation reshapes how compliance, design evaluation, retrofit feasibility, and sustainability are understood. This article examines why distinguishing performance intent from distribution logic is essential as mechanical architecture evolves. Read more...
Low Power Consumption
Low-Voltage Ventilation Retrofit: Why Electrical Demand Matters
Small fan energy. Big building impact. How LUNOS helps to change retrofit economics Read more...
Exhaust Mode vs. Heat Regeneration
Through-wall HRVs report different airflow values depending on how they operate. This article explains the difference between exhaust mode and heat regeneration—and which number actually reflects real performance. Read more...
Kabseal Pro
KabSeal Pro: An Airtight Finish for Lunos Penetrations
KabSeal Pro is a simple, durable accessory that helps installers create a clean and consistent seal around Lunos wall penetrations. While not required, it offers an easy way to enhance... Read more...
Child at window
Why Your Home Feels Stuffy: What Is Fresh Air?
Fresh air is something we feel long before we name it. This article explains the subtle signs that air is fresh—or stale—in everyday living spaces, and why these sensations matter... Read more...
Tiny Home
Your Whole Life in One Room: The Case for Tiny Home Ventilation
In a tiny home, your bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen share one space — and one air supply. This article explains why proper ventilation isn’t just smart design. It’s essential for... Read more...
Child sleeping
Bedroom Air Quality and Sleep: Why It Matters
A straightforward look at how bedroom air quality affects sleep and why better ventilation can make a meaningful difference at night. Read more...