Ventilation

Nature-based solutions can make our cities heat-resilient. Here’s how

Passive architectural design for shading, ventilation and daylighting; use of climate-appropriate building materials and insulation; and greening of urban spaces, among other ideas to beat the heat.

All about homes that let you breathe easy in COVID-19 times

A well-ventilated house has enough windows and doors; sliding doors or double doors can replace a single door to open up completely and let air in. Skylights can be incorporated as a means of mechanical ventilation.

COVID-19: Dr Anthony Fauci's advice to India

Speaking exclusively to News18 America’s top public health expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, has advised a complete lockdown in India. Dr Fauci argues that a short-term lockdown is necessary to break the ‘chain of transmission’. India has been avoiding lockdowns due to its economy. But Dr Fauci believes that a timely lockdown would help the economy recover in the long run.

HAVC JV likely to be formalised by year-end: Hitachi Home

The JV will benefit both Johnson Controls and Hitachi with each other sharing their expertise because each manufactures different products, says Gurmeet Singh of Hitachi Home and Life Solutions.

Johnson Controls, Hitachi to form global joint venture

Through this JV, Johson Controls will obtain 60 percent stake in Hitachi Appliances for a deal price of USD 2.5 billion for global air conditioning business excluding sales and service operations in Japan.

Experts not convinced with AAP's idea of bus night shelters

"Thermal insulation and ventilation will be big problem. This can be done for a few hours but can't make people sleep here," said an expert.

Nomura warns about air conditioning sector in India

Nomura says it has come away "with extremely negative takeaways" for the Indian heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) market after meeting with Blue Star's executive in charge of the segment.