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Modernizing Military Housing: Bringing Energy Efficiency to Rapid City

For nearly a decade, Motili has been a trusted partner to Military Housing organizations, delivering cutting-edge HVAC solutions that prioritize the comfort and well-being of service members and their families. In our latest milestone… read more
5th Ward Project: A Proof of Concept for Electrification

The 5th Ward Project represents a significant step toward energy-efficient heating solutions in low-income housing. In collaboration with Daikin, this project aimed to replace standard resistance heating with heat pumps, demonstrating the potential for substantial… read more
Understanding Central Air Conditioning

Air conditioning might be part of the HVAC acronym, but not all AC is part of an HVAC system. HVAC usually involves the central air conditioning of a building, while air conditioning in general… read more
How Property Managers Can Plan HVAC Capital Expenditures

Capital expenditure planning is crucial for business growth and managing taxes. HVAC purchases like new systems qualify as capital expenditures because they add long-term value, while routine maintenance and minor repairs do not. Effective… read more
How Does HVAC Work in a High-Rise Building?

High-rise buildings, serving various purposes such as residential, commercial, or mixed-use spaces, necessitate specialized HVAC systems to maintain optimal indoor environments. The key to understanding these complex structures is “how does HVAC work in… read more
Property Managers Real Estate Market

In the ever-evolving landscape of the real estate industry, HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems play a pivotal role in enhancing the value and sustainability of properties. For property managers in the real… read more
Smart Home Real Estate

The world of real estate never stops evolving, as smart homes and property technology companies like Motili continue to transform how we buy, sell and manage properties. In fact, the combination of smart home… read more
Top Thermostat Types and Comparisons

Maintaining a comfortable temperature inside your home or office is essential for a pleasant living or working environment. With the ever-changing weather conditions, it’s vital to have a reliable HVAC system that can efficiently regulate… read more
HVAC Optimization

Property managers must ensure the comfort and safety of their tenants. One of the key components to achieving this goal is maintaining a properly functioning HVAC system. An optimized HVAC system not only improves tenant… read more
HVAC Metering Devices

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) systems are integral to most modern buildings, providing essential comfort and maintaining a healthy indoor environment. However, these complex systems require careful monitoring and control to operate efficiently… read more
How to Increase Multi-Family Resident Satisfaction

The multi-family housing industry is extremely competitive, and successful property owners and managers quickly learn the value of retaining quality residents. It’s not only more cost efficient to keep long-term residents, but these known… read more
HVAC Facilities Management

Effective facility management has never been more important. As buildings grow smarter, and the sophistication of technology increases, advanced skill and expertise are required to prevent costly business disruptions. A dedicated facilities manager helps ensure proper… read more
Indoor Air Quality in Multifamily Housing

Six challenges multi-family buildings face to achieve optimal IAQ Indoor air quality in multifamily housing landed on the radar of consumers worldwide in 2020 due to an airborne virus that turned into a global… read more
HVAC Systems for Apartment Buildings

A few different types of HVAC systems are suitable for apartment buildings. Those certainly include centralized systems (hot water baseboard, two-pipe, four-pipe, and geothermal systems…). But if the building already has one, you have no choice. Decentralized… read more
What Is Superheat and Subcooling?

Versatility is essential when you’re an HVAC contractor because of the number of issues you’ll encounter. While some may be simple, others require in-depth calculations and troubleshooting knowledge. Two concepts that test your HVAC prowess… read more
HVAC For Commercial Buildings

When planning for a new building, it’s impossible to avoid questions about the best HVAC system. Should you install a residential HVAC system or a commercial HVAC system? What’s the difference between the two types, and how do… read more
HVAC Energy as a Service

Heating and cooling systems account for about 40% of a commercial property’s energy consumption, according to the Small Business Administration. Since every business sector uses energy in some form – whether it’s to perform… read more
Solar for Multi-Family Housing

If solar went mainstream in 2018, it’s poised to start trending next year and beyond. But, again, California is set to take the lead, thanks to the state’s energy commission and its plan to mandate solar… read more
How Population and New Building Growth Impact the HVAC Industry

The HVAC market is booming for a variety of reasons. According to the Global HVAC Market Report and Forecast 2022-2027, the HVAC market was valued at $198 billion in 2021, but it’s only expected to… read more
Property Management Technology

The property management sector continues to evolve as technological innovations dominate the industry. Modern tenants have grown to not only appreciate the use of technology in real estate, but many now demand it. Therefore,… read more