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How PCM Ceilings Boost Thermal Comfort and Cut Energy Use


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Host Bryant Hughes sits down with Mick Dunn, Technical Support Specialist at Armstrong Ceilings and Ian Gumbert, Facility Manager at Armstrong’s Lancaster headquarters, to explore how PCM (phase change material) ceilings are changing the way buildings manage thermal comfort. They break down the science behind phase change materials, explain how PCM ceilings can mimic the thermal mass of concrete at a lower weight and cost, and share real-world examples of how the technology has reduced temperature-related occupant complaints while lowering energy use and limiting manual HVAC adjustments.

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 Introduction
  • 02:58 Thermal Mass and PCM Basics
  • 08:07 Comfort Wins and Complaints
  • 10:15 Where PCM Works Best
  • 12:05 HVAC Scheduling and Controls
  • 14:03 Sponsor Break
  • 14:56 Testing and Demand Savings
  • 17:34 Energy Modeling Tools
  • 18:59 Retrofit and Installation
  • 22:14 Tax Credits and Payback
  • 23:41 Misconceptions
  • 25:25 Conclusion
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