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This book, "The Next Generation of HVAC: A Professional Guide to Modern Building Systems," is a necessary and comprehensive response to this paradigm shift. It is engineered to equip the modern professional—from the seasoned consultant to the ambitious facility manager—with the technical knowledge and strategic framework required to navigate this complex new landscape. We move beyond outdated concepts to provide deep dives into the technologies that define the modern era: from high-efficiency Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) and geothermal systems to the game-changing potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven predictive maintenance and advanced IAQ solutions like UV-C and bipolar ionization.

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