Industry Reflections

What Does It Mean to Renovate Well?

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Reflections on the Art and Responsibility of Re-Designing Our Built Environment by Yann Defrance Renovation is a word that often carries the idea of cosmetic refresh: a new façade, updated finishes, or the replacement of outdated systems. But in the context of sustainability and decarbonization, renovating well is not simply about repair or modernization. It … Read more

André Missenard, the French Engineer Who Measured Comfort Before the World Caught Up

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Abstract André Missenard (1901–1989) was a French engineer whose pioneering work on thermal comfort remains embedded in the very fabric of modern building standards. Decades before the international adoption of the PMV/PPD model and ASHRAE’s global reach, Missenard introduced concepts and tools that directly shaped the way engineers understand, measure, and deliver comfort indoors. From … Read more