From my perspective of working in the intersection of two very different professions, medicine and design of the built environment, I’m frequently surprised by the resistance of each group to embrace concepts from the “other side.

Once again, research has revealed an entire new dimension of the role of indoor air quality in determining human health.

When a building is found to be consuming excess energy, the next step is usually an energy audit followed by retro-commissioning of the HVAC system. If available, an infrared scan of the building exterior might follow.

Once upon a time, humans lived outdoors in harmony with vast and diverse populations of bacteria, fungi, and viruses, largely unaware of the presence of these microbes.

Now that we are well into the winter of 2019, designers and managers of commercial buildings in cold climates may be concerned about the efficiency of their HVAC systems.

Bosch Thermotechnology has introduced its first condensing furnace with the BGH96 Series. This company says the Energy Star-rated furnace offers a two-stage gas valve that switches between high- and low-fire settings for a 96 percent AFUE heating efficiency.

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. introduced the Buderus SSB Industrial Boiler. The company says the boilers are available in 798 MBH and 1,024 MBH standalone units, or a 1,024 cascading unit, designed to effortlessly cascade to meet demands up to 4,096 MBH, making it an ideal solution for applications such as schools, hotels, office buildings, and warehouses.

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp. has developed a new line of tankless gas condensing water heaters. The Bosch Greentherm 9000 Series offers nine models for high-efficiency domestic hot water in residential or commercial applications.

Bosch Thermotechnology Corp.’s Regional President, Vitor Gregorio, was appointed director-at-large on the board of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

The Bosch Thermotechnology Green Living Awards contest is returning for 2015.