Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS)
DOAS systems separate cooling and ventilation loads, providing tempered, dehumidified 100% outside air while facilitating the decoupling of sensible and latent loads to both reduce energy use and improve indoor air quality. Designed properly, DOAS systems can provide lower first costs as well as operating costs. Lord, Aeck & Sargent has successfully incorporated DOAS on a variety of project types ranging from research labs to commercial offices and student housing.
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© Jonathan Hillyer
Grand Bay NERR, Research and Interpretive Center
North Carolina Central University, Chidley North Residence Hall
Southface Energy Institute, Eco Office
