Why we’re only as smart as our ancestors

By Rachit Kansal: Thousands of years ago, our great-great-great-great grand-daddies were shivering. After all, where could they go? There were over a thousand things waiting right outside their doorstep at night. Whether those be wolves, bears or biting wind and...
Not all Motorized Vents Are Equal – Safety Matters

Not all Motorized Vents Are Equal – Safety Matters

By Scott Sawyer: There’s a world of difference between a motorized vent and an intelligent zoning system. An intelligent zoning system requires more than just taking a vent and slapping in a motor, wireless chip and/or a temperature sensor. It requires the development...
Meet our Team:  Shawn Rose, aka “Bucky”, CIO

Meet our Team: Shawn Rose, aka “Bucky”, CIO

As one of Ecovent’s “Founding Four,” Shawn has seen Ecovent grow from a concept to reality. Working in contract defense before Ecovent, Shawn holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Colorado and an MS in Telecommunications and Network Engineering from...
When 67 degrees is not 67 degrees

When 67 degrees is not 67 degrees

By Albert Tsoi: I love smart thermostats. People waste a lot of energy heating and cooling their homes because they leave the heat or air conditioning on when they’re not at home. Smart thermostats help address this problem. But what if you’re at home but just not in...
AHR Expo – HVAC Conference and Mariachi Concert

AHR Expo - HVAC Conference and Mariachi Concert

By Albert Tsoi: Team Ecovent showed off our system of smart vents and sensors at the 2015 AHR Expo (officially the 2015 International Air-Conditioning Heating and Refrigerating Exposition) in Chicago, Illinois earlier this week. AHR is like the Consumer Electronics...