The Importance of Good HVAC Design

wendyshami
Feb 17, 2023
1 min read

With changes in building codes and the challenge of climate change, builders and designers face many decisions about how to heat and cool their homes. As a follow up to our combination heating system webinar in December, Michael McCallum of McCallum HVAC Design will speak on the importance of integrating clients’ needs with envelope design to yield an integrated approach to energy performance. The challenge is to integrate architectural design with building performance to ensure the comfort and well-being of the occupants. — With changes in building codes and the challenge of climate change, builders and designers face many decisions about how to heat and cool their homes. As a follow up to our combination heating system webinar in December, **Michael McCallum of McCallum HVAC Design** will speak on the importance of integrating clients’ needs with envelope design to yield an integrated approach to energy performance. The challenge is to integrate architectural design with building performance to ensure the comfort and well-being of the occupants.

The presentation will cover a case study which outlines many different stages including:

Client interview and survey
Project goals, including verification of performance Better Than Code, passive house or net zero
Collaboration with architectural and interior designers
Optimizing mechanical design including right-sizing of heating and cooling equipment and window selection
Streamlining documentation for code compliance and permit submission
On-site verification of mechanical performance
Verification of energy performance including air tightness testing

This is a free online Webinar hosted by the Sustainable Housing Foundation. Zoom login details will be emailed to registered attendees before the event on Feb 17th at 10:30 am