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When it comes to ensuring high indoor air quality (IAQ) in new construction or renovation projects, the choice of an air diffusion system is crucial. Traditionally, metal-based HVAC systems<\/a> have been the go-to option. However, today, architects, engineers, and contractors are increasingly recognizing the advantages of fabric-based air diffusion<\/a>. Read on to learn about the five key differences between these systems and their benefits for architects and overall air quality.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Five ways architects can benefit from the flexibility, efficiency, and design possibilities that fabric-based air diffusion systems provide.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8240,"menu_order":0,"template":"","class_list":["post-8300","blogs","type-blogs","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","blogs-category-all-industries","blogs-category-industrial-facilities","blogs-category-all-topics","blogs-category-health-hygiene"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nFabric vs. Metal Ducting: 5 Key Differences for Architects | United States FabricAir<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What architects need to know about the advantages of fabric-based air diffusion compared to traditional metal duct systems.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fabricair.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blogs\/8300\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Fabric vs. Metal Ducting: 5 Key Differences for Architects - 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