Commercial/DOAS

Commercial/Specialty

The Problem

Modern commercial building designs increasingly rely on dedicated outdoor air systems (DOAS) and chilled beam configurations. These systems handle sensible cooling efficiently but often struggle with latent load — especially in humid climates.

When the DOAS can't adequately dehumidify outdoor air, the result is elevated indoor humidity, occupant discomfort, condensation on chilled beam surfaces, and potential mold growth.

The solution isn't oversizing the cooling system. It's adding desiccant dehumidification that handles the latent load independently.

How We Solve It

We engineer desiccant systems that integrate with DOAS and chilled beam configurations — handling the latent load that these systems can't manage on their own.

Our systems deliver dehumidified outdoor air at the conditions the DOAS requires, allowing the chilled beam system to operate efficiently without condensation risk.

We work with MEP engineers at the design stage to properly size and integrate the desiccant component into the overall HVAC architecture.

Applications

Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems

Desiccant-enhanced DOAS for latent load management in commercial buildings.

Chilled Beam-Compatible Dehumidification

Preventing condensation on chilled beam surfaces through upstream moisture removal.

Office Dehumidification

Maintaining occupant comfort and IAQ in humidity-sensitive commercial spaces.

Working on a DOAS or chilled beam project?

Let's talk about the latent load.