Application: Zoning and Load Calculation Basics: What Do You Do Early in Design When You Don't Have All the Answers

Air conditioning system sizing is an important aspect of the early building design process.  Calculating cooling and heating loads can be challenging when all of the details regarding building construction and function are not well-defined.  Making reasonable decisions and assumptions in the schematic design phase of a project is critical to selecting and applying proper HVAC solutions.  This presentation will provide some guidance on these decisions and how they impact the building design process.