Q&A with Ario Narisworoputro, Engineer at Big Ass Fans

While it may be difficult to imagine life in Australia without the comforting hum of the air conditioning in the background – particularly in states like Queensland – HVAC systems can have a negative environmental impact. Here, Ario Narisworoputro of Big Ass Fans, tells us about the importance of thermal comfort, effects of “sick building syndrome” – and how specifiers can improve both comfort and sustainability profile of the project by combining HVAC with ceiling fans.