[Strawbale] Forced air

[dfugler at cmhc-schl.gc.ca]

Tigrrr Lily et al,

You said: "I may be have to have forced air conditioning, but I will NEVER 
have forced air heat, because besides the fact that it is highly 
inefficient compared to almost anything else, it sprays dust and allergens 
all over the place."

There are many reasons not to like forced air over alternatives. Mark 
mentioned the possible irritation of moving air, the noise, the British 
perception that they are "cheap and nasty", etc. There are probably 
others. You can choose another heat distribution system that appeals to 
you if you don't like forced air.

However, I still challenge your assertion that they are dusty and energy 
inefficient. For the last ten years, I have been looking at the testing of 
houses for particles and dust, and there are no credible research findings 
that show forced-air houses are dustier (or more expensive to heat). 

Don Fugler
CMHC Policy and Research