Unplanned AHU downtime is often described as sudden, but it is rarely without warning. Long before a fan fails or comfort complaints escalate, small performance changes appear in temperature stability, pressure behaviour, vibration levels, and power draw.
Most HVAC systems do not fail suddenly. Output begins to miss targets. Energy use rises without explanation. Comfort complaints repeat without a clear mechanical fault.
High efficiency systems only perform as intended when the controller receives data it can trust. Even small sensing errors distort the load calculation and ripple through the entire control sequence.
South Africa’s interior is warming at roughly twice the global average, according to the CSIR.
Sensor drift increases energy use and disrupts comfort. A CO₂ sensor that reads high causes the system to bring in excess outdoor air. This forces coils and chillers to condition more air than needed.
Noise isn’t just heard — it’s felt. It steals concentration, shortens patience, and turns comfortable rooms into tiring spaces.
Sustainable design has moved past being a “nice to have.” For developers, facilities managers, and sustainability officers, it’s now a compliance obligation. Mechanical systems are right in the middle of this. HVAC is often the single biggest consumere of energy in a commercial building,
Lowest price wins the tender far too often. But in HVAC, the sticker price is only the start.
Medical cannabis production isn’t typical agriculture—and it isn’t typical pharmaceutical processing either. It sits at the intersection of both, combining biological sensitivity with strict regulatory oversight.
Sustainable design has moved past being a “nice to have.” For developers, facilities managers, and sustainability officers, it’s now a compliance obligation.
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