The 54° Perspective
Staying cool
A practical look at overheating and operational performance.
When buildings overheat, the answer is not always more cooling. Sometimes the first step is understanding how the building is being operated.
Controls, ventilation, solar gain, occupancy, maintenance condition and user expectations all play a part.
Operational first.
A safe, compliant and operational building is one that people can use comfortably and reliably. That means looking at the whole system, not just the plant.
Good engineering is often about making what you already have work properly.
Practical checks
- Review operating times and setpoints.
- Check maintenance and filter condition.
- Understand actual occupancy.
- Review controls and sensors.
- Communicate clearly with building users.