
February 2, 2026
Fine Homebuilding - June, 2024
Author: Brian Pontolilo
Source control, ventilation, and filtration are the keys to healthy indoor air quality. Dehumidification is important too.

July 31, 2025
Green Building Advisor - July 31, 2025
Author: Allison A. Bailes III, PhD
When it comes to minisplit heat pumps, you get to play by different rules. With a traditional split-system heat pump (or air conditioner), thereβs one outdoor unit and one indoor unit. But with minisplits, you have the option of connecting multiple indoor units (aka heads) to a single outdoor unit. Sometimes youβll see this called a multisplit heat pump. Interesting idea, eh? Sounds like it might save money and make things simpler to have only one outdoor unit. But what are the downsides?

