What a Dry Coil Buys
Thomas Trang
October 7, 2026
The owner’s angle. What the deck promises, what it admits, and what the energy model shows. An owner or facility manager lives with the ceiling,
The owner’s angle. What the deck promises, what it admits, and what the energy model shows. An owner or facility manager lives with the ceiling,
A conversation that kept paying off In 2025 I sent a message to Tony Mormino. I had a problem with how we were managing data
Maintaining correct building pressurization is essential, yet frequently misunderstood, in multi-zone variable air volume (VAV) system operations. While local temperature and fresh air delivery are
I am publishing this as a draft on purpose. Five questions and short answers are fine. That last one is the real ask. I have
Although I am not a native-born American, I chose to study American history to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States this Fourth of
1. The Original Meaning of GIGO For nearly seventy years, “garbage in, garbage out” (GIGO) has been a foundational law of computing. Coined in 1957 by Army
Executive Summary Marcus Myers’s post, “The Future of Commissioning,” presents a strong and timely message: commissioning is no longer limited to end-of-project testing, deficiency logging,
Introduction: Three Strategies Behind Every Stable System In building automation, the difference between a resolved problem and a recurring one rarely comes down to technical
Executive Summary This updated white paper is revised to more accurately reflect Francisco Valentine, PE’s feedback on the original draft. The earlier version correctly emphasized
Executive Summary Air pressure forms the cornerstone of effective HVAC system operation, enabling controlled circulation of conditioned air while maintaining indoor comfort, air quality, and
The owner’s angle. What the deck promises, what it admits, and what the energy model shows. An owner or facility manager lives with the ceiling,
A conversation that kept paying off In 2025 I sent a message to Tony Mormino. I had a problem with how we were managing data
Maintaining correct building pressurization is essential, yet frequently misunderstood, in multi-zone variable air volume (VAV) system operations. While local temperature and fresh air delivery are
I am publishing this as a draft on purpose. Five questions and short answers are fine. That last one is the real ask. I have
Although I am not a native-born American, I chose to study American history to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States this Fourth of
1. The Original Meaning of GIGO For nearly seventy years, “garbage in, garbage out” (GIGO) has been a foundational law of computing. Coined in 1957 by Army
Executive Summary Marcus Myers’s post, “The Future of Commissioning,” presents a strong and timely message: commissioning is no longer limited to end-of-project testing, deficiency logging,
Introduction: Three Strategies Behind Every Stable System In building automation, the difference between a resolved problem and a recurring one rarely comes down to technical
Executive Summary This updated white paper is revised to more accurately reflect Francisco Valentine, PE’s feedback on the original draft. The earlier version correctly emphasized
Executive Summary Air pressure forms the cornerstone of effective HVAC system operation, enabling controlled circulation of conditioned air while maintaining indoor comfort, air quality, and