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Course Description: AEC Daily: Main Entrance Air Curtains: Improving Energy Efficiency, Health, & Comfort
Main entrance air curtains are used by architects and engineers in commercial, institutional, and industrial settings to both improve energy efficiency and protect occupant comfort and well-being. This course reviews the research that led to air curtains being approved as an alternative to vestibules in ASHRAE 90.1-2019 and other building codes, as well as how air curtains on main entries contribute to sustainability goals around energy conservation, public health, and indoor air quality.
State the components, operating principles, and benefits of air curtains in terms of improving occupant comfort and energy efficiency.
Discuss the energy codes and performance standards related to air curtains.
Summarize the air curtain studies that support their ability to reduce energy loss from air infiltration through open doors and to improve whole-building energy performance.
Recall how air curtains can support a safe indoor environment and promote occupants’ productivity, thermal comfort, and well-being.