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The ever-changing environment of commercial construction offers exciting breakthroughs in technology and materials, but it is not without some heartburn. Today, owners, architects, and contractors face many challenges in the design and construction of their projects. Challenges such as usable space, indoor air quality, energy effi ciency, maintenance costs, building longevity, and the LEED® program all come to the forefront of the design process. When considering the solutions to these challenges, the type of HVAC system chosen directly affects each one.