News

6/11/2013
We're pleased to announce that Zehnder now offers its American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System (AIA CES) Learning Course "Heat Recovery Ventilation: Why Efficiency Matters" through AEC Daily online.  In the course you'll learn about the role of an HRV/ERV in an energy-efficient building and how to choose an HRV/ERV for your project.   View the AIA CES Credit Course Here   We'll also be at the upcoming AIA National Conference in Denver, CO from June 20-22. ...

5/28/2013
Zehnder has a couple of upcoming conferences in June.  We will be exhibiting at the NYC Passive House Symposium on June 8 and AIA National Convention June 20-22 in Denver, CO.  Please stop by our booth at these conferences and learn how Zehnder HRV/ERV systems fit into a high-performance home to ensure optimal indoor air quality for the indoor environment.

4/2/2013
Zehnder has several upcoming events towards the end of April.  Paul Company (part of the Zehnder Group) will be exhibiting at the International Passive House Conference in Frankfurt, Germany on April 19-20 and a couple of us from Zehnder America will be attending the conference.  We'll be exhibiting at the Passive House Northwest Mechanical Systems for Low Load Building Seminar in Olympia, WA on April 25 and at the ACI Home Performance Conference in Denver, CO on April 30-May 2. ...

2/8/2013
Eberhard Paul, expert in high-efficiency heat recovery systems for Passive House designs and other highly energy-efficient homes, will be speaking at the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association (NESEA) Building Energy 13 Conference  in Boston, MA on Thursday, March 7, 2:00pm-3:30pm.  He will be speaking on Heat Recovery Devices and how to evaluate equipment efficiency and heating in a Passive House.   Zehnder's Novus 300 HRV by Paul is considered the most efficient heat recovery...

1/17/2013
Zehnder will be providing the ventilation system for Proud Green Home at Serenbe in Chattahoochee Hills, GA.  ProudGreenHome.com is producing a high profile media home in Chattahoochee Hills, GA, which will be designed to educate and inspire an audience of building professionals and consumers about green, sustainable, high performance home strategies and products.  After construction of the home, the homebuyer will be sharing electrical bills for 12 months and data will be collected...

11/6/2012
Zehnder America is proud to have its Novus 300 HRV unit certified by the Home Ventilating Institute (HVI).  With Apparent Sensible Effectiveness between 94%-96%, Sensible Recovery Efficiency of over 90%, the Novus 300 HRV is setting a new standard for the next generation of Heat Recovery Ventilation in North America.  Zehnder America will continue to test and list additional models in coming months including ERVs.   To see the efficiency numbers for Zehnder America's Novus...

9/19/2012
The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) and Zehnder America are pleased to announce a Memorandum of Understanding allowing BPI’s Quality Assurance Providers to verify proper installation and commissioning of Zehnder ventilation systems in retrofit and new construction projects, as part of BPI’s nationwide Quality Assurance Program. This will ensure proper balancing of fresh-air supply and stale-air exhaust for optimal ventilation efficiency. Zehnder will provide in-depth training...

8/28/2012
We have a busy September schedule coming up for Zehnder.  We will have Zehnder representatives at the following three conferences:  Energy and Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) Conference from September 25-27 in Scottsdale, AZ, AHR Expo from September 25-27 in Monterrey, Mexico, and North American Passive House Conference in Denver, Co September 27-30.  Come by our booth at these conferences and learn more how Zehnder's HRV/ERV Comfosystems fits into a high performance home to...

7/2/2012
The Pacific Coast Builders ConferCoence, June 27-28, provided architects, builders, contractors, developers, building scientists, and manufacturers an opportunity to engage and discuss new innovative building practices for the housing industry. Zehnder and its California dealer Hayward Lumber participated for the second time in the conference and were proud to be recognized in the Parade of Products, considered to feature the best of the best products at the show. As buildings are becoming increasingly...

5/16/2012
Barry Stephens, National Sales & Marketing Manager at ZehnderAmerica, Inc was in Hanover, Germany to attend the International Passive House Conference. Barry attended many relevant sessions regarding ventilation in Passive House dwellings and spent time at the Paul H/ERV booth there. Here are some highlights from his time at the conference: •Barry attended the Introduction to Passive House course on Wednesday, and had the pleasure of discussions over lunch with Wolfgang Feist regarding...

3/1/2012
Our largest sized HRV, the ComfoAir 550, has successfully completed the rigorous Passive House certification process and now officially joins our exclusive line-up of PHI certified units. The Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, Germany has meticulous standards to certify heat recovery ventilators. Certified equipment must pass stringent standards for thermal comfort, effective heat recovery rate, electrical power consumption, airtightness, balancing and adjustability, sound insulation, indoor...

1/19/2012
Our first show this year will be The 2012 AHR Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago from January 23-25. Zehnder will be joining 2,000 exhibiting companies from over 30 countries around the globe. Visit us at Booth #5144 to see our latest HRV and ERV energy efficient systems. This year at the AHR Expo Zehnder will be giving away an iPad 2. Just visit our booth and while there check out the new ComfoPlan ventilation software. You will also have a chance to view our Passive House certified ventilation...

1/18/2012
Zehnder America is proud to join the Home Ventilating Institute and to earn industry recognition for our ComfoAir 350 HRV as being the most energy efficient Heat Recovery Ventilator certified so far. With Apparent Sensible Effectiveness above 90%, Sensible Recovery Efficiency of 85%-88%, and power consumption as low as .30 watts per cfm, the ComfoAir 350 HRV has crossed the threshold to the next generation of Heat Recovery Ventilation in North America. Zehnder America will continue to test and list...

11/1/2011
Build Boston presents the 27th edition of its annual tradeshow and conference at the Seaport World Trade Center in Boston November 16 through 18, 2011. As the largest regional event for the design and construction industry in the country, Build Boston will promote information exchange and dialogue among architects, clients, construction experts and academic industry researchers on methods and practices for a sustainable building stock. Zehnder is proud to support this conference with Barry Stephens'...

10/31/2011
After two long years of designing and building cutting edge solar powered homes, the nineteen collegiate teams competing in the 2011 DOE Solar Decathlon had their days in the sun. Zehnder was a proud sponsor of two teams in the competition and we are happy to share their successes. Middlebury College was a groundbreaking team in this year's competition as the first team ever to come from a liberal arts school without a technical program. They left quite a few engineers shaking their heads though...

10/14/2011
Sunset magazine has opened the Sunset Smart Homes, which were built from the ground up in Palo Alto to highlight the best in sustainable and beautiful design with the latest in home technology and automation. Zehnder proudly participated in this exciting project with the donation of our ComfoSystems heat recovery ventillation systems. The completed Smart Homes will be featured in the November 2011 issue of Sunset magazine. The public also had the opportunity to tour the Smart Homes during September...

9/12/2011
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is an international competition that challenges 20 collegiate teams to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar powered house. The winner of the competition is the team that best blends affordability, consumer appeal, and design excellence with optimal energy production. The Solar Decathlon 2011 will be held at the National Mall's West Potomac Park from Sept. 23 to Oct. 2, 2011. Open to the public and free...