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Designing Buildings: Reverted edits by SummerCoolae (talk) to last revision by Designing Buildings

2026-09-08T05:50:13Z

Reverted edits by SummerCoolae (talk) to last revision by Designing Buildings

← Older revision		Revision as of 05:50, 8 September 2026
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	* Regulate internal humidity.		* Regulate internal humidity.

−	It is sometimes extended to include other services, such as refrigeration (~~[https://summercool.ae/~~ HVACR]). For more information see: HVACR.	+	It is sometimes extended to include other services, such as refrigeration (HVACR). For more information see: HVACR.

	Internal air quality can be maintained by a combination of introducing 'fresh' air into the building, extracting 'stale air' and by filtration. Ventilation may be natural, mechanical, or mixed mode (a hybrid system). See Ventilation for more information.		Internal air quality can be maintained by a combination of introducing 'fresh' air into the building, extracting 'stale air' and by filtration. Ventilation may be natural, mechanical, or mixed mode (a hybrid system). See Ventilation for more information.
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	It is important that all aspects of HVAC systems are considered together during the design process, even where involve independent systems. This is because of the interaction between heating, cooling, humidity control and ventilation. This is particularly complicated when other elements of environmental behaviour are considered such as solar gain, natural ventilation, thermal mass, and so on.		It is important that all aspects of HVAC systems are considered together during the design process, even where involve independent systems. This is because of the interaction between heating, cooling, humidity control and ventilation. This is particularly complicated when other elements of environmental behaviour are considered such as solar gain, natural ventilation, thermal mass, and so on.

−	The design of ~~[https://summercool.ae/~~ HVAC] systems is generally a specialist task, undertaken by a building services engineer, and because of its interaction with other elements of the building it is important that it is considered from the outset, as a fundamental part of the design process, and not an 'add on' at the end.	+	The design of HVAC systems is generally a specialist task, undertaken by a building services engineer, and because of its interaction with other elements of the building it is important that it is considered from the outset, as a fundamental part of the design process, and not an 'add on' at the end.

	HVAC may be controlled by a building management system to maximise occupant comfort and minimise energy consumption.		HVAC may be controlled by a building management system to maximise occupant comfort and minimise energy consumption.
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	Regular inspection and maintenance is necessary to ensure that systems are operating optimally.		Regular inspection and maintenance is necessary to ensure that systems are operating optimally.

−	=== Related articles ===	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

−	* Air conditioning	+	* Air conditioning.
−	* Dehumidification	+	* Air handling unit.
−	* HVACR	+	* Building management systems.
−	* Refrigeration	+	* Building services
−	* Thermal comfort	+	* Building services engineer.
		+	* CFD.
		+	* Dehumidification.
		+	* Displacement ventilation.
		+	* Drivers of change in global heating markets.
		+	* Ductwork.
		+	* Fan coil unit.
		+	* Heating.
		+	* Humidification.
		+	* HVACR.
		+	* Mechanical, electrical and plumbing MEP.
		+	* Mechanical ventilation.
		+	* Natural ventilation.
		+	* Plant room.
		+	* Refrigeration.
		+	* Thermal comfort.
		+	* Ventilation.

−	=== External references ===	+	= External references =

	* CIBSE Guide B. Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.		* CIBSE Guide B. Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
	* Carbon Trust, Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).		* Carbon Trust, Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge~~]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Education]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Operations~~]] [[Category:Products_/_components~~]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]] [[Category:Building_safety]] [[Category:Circular_economy~~]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

SummerCoolae at 08:14, 7 September 2026

2026-09-07T08:14:29Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:14, 7 September 2026
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	* Regulate internal humidity.		* Regulate internal humidity.

−	It is sometimes extended to include other services, such as refrigeration (HVACR). For more information see: HVACR.	+	It is sometimes extended to include other services, such as refrigeration ([https://summercool.ae/ HVACR]). For more information see: HVACR.

	Internal air quality can be maintained by a combination of introducing 'fresh' air into the building, extracting 'stale air' and by filtration. Ventilation may be natural, mechanical, or mixed mode (a hybrid system). See Ventilation for more information.		Internal air quality can be maintained by a combination of introducing 'fresh' air into the building, extracting 'stale air' and by filtration. Ventilation may be natural, mechanical, or mixed mode (a hybrid system). See Ventilation for more information.
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	It is important that all aspects of HVAC systems are considered together during the design process, even where involve independent systems. This is because of the interaction between heating, cooling, humidity control and ventilation. This is particularly complicated when other elements of environmental behaviour are considered such as solar gain, natural ventilation, thermal mass, and so on.		It is important that all aspects of HVAC systems are considered together during the design process, even where involve independent systems. This is because of the interaction between heating, cooling, humidity control and ventilation. This is particularly complicated when other elements of environmental behaviour are considered such as solar gain, natural ventilation, thermal mass, and so on.

−	The design of HVAC systems is generally a specialist task, undertaken by a building services engineer, and because of its interaction with other elements of the building it is important that it is considered from the outset, as a fundamental part of the design process, and not an 'add on' at the end.	+	The design of [https://summercool.ae/ HVAC] systems is generally a specialist task, undertaken by a building services engineer, and because of its interaction with other elements of the building it is important that it is considered from the outset, as a fundamental part of the design process, and not an 'add on' at the end.

	HVAC may be controlled by a building management system to maximise occupant comfort and minimise energy consumption.		HVAC may be controlled by a building management system to maximise occupant comfort and minimise energy consumption.
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	Regular inspection and maintenance is necessary to ensure that systems are operating optimally.		Regular inspection and maintenance is necessary to ensure that systems are operating optimally.

−	= Related articles ~~on Designing Buildings~~ =	+	=== Related articles ===

−	* Air conditioning.	+	* Air conditioning
−	* Air handling unit.	+	* Dehumidification
−	* Building management systems.	+	* HVACR
−	* Building services	+	* Refrigeration
−	* Building services engineer.	+	* Thermal comfort
−	* CFD.	+
−	* Dehumidification.	+
−	* Displacement ventilation.	+
−	* Drivers of change in global heating markets.	+
−	* Ductwork.	+
−	* Fan coil unit.	+
−	* Heating.	+
−	* Humidification.	+
−	* HVACR.	+
−	* Mechanical, electrical and plumbing MEP.	+
−	* Mechanical ventilation.	+
−	* Natural ventilation.	+
−	* Plant room.	+
−	* Refrigeration.	+
−	* Thermal comfort.	+
−	* Ventilation.	+

−	= External references =	+	=== External references ===

	* CIBSE Guide B. Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.		* CIBSE Guide B. Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
	* Carbon Trust, Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).		* Carbon Trust, Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).

−	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Definitions]] [[Category:Education]] [[Category:International]] [[Category:Standards_/_measurements]] [[Category:Sustainability]] [[Category:Design]] [[Category:Operations]] [[Category:Products_/_components]] [[Category:Roles_/_services]] [[Category:Building_safety]] [[Category:Circular_economy]]

Designing Buildings at 08:52, 7 March 2023

2023-03-07T08:52:52Z

← Older revision		Revision as of 08:52, 7 March 2023
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	* Regulate internal humidity.		* Regulate internal humidity.

−	It is sometimes extended to include other services, such as refrigeration (HVACR).	+	It is sometimes extended to include other services, such as refrigeration (HVACR). For more information see: HVACR.

	Internal air quality can be maintained by a combination of introducing 'fresh' air into the building, extracting 'stale air' and by filtration. Ventilation may be natural, mechanical, or mixed mode (a hybrid system). See Ventilation for more information.		Internal air quality can be maintained by a combination of introducing 'fresh' air into the building, extracting 'stale air' and by filtration. Ventilation may be natural, mechanical, or mixed mode (a hybrid system). See Ventilation for more information.
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	= Related articles on Designing Buildings =		= Related articles on Designing Buildings =

−	* 2021 UK HVAC trends: winners and losers.
	* Air conditioning.		* Air conditioning.
−	* Air conditioning inspection.
−	* Air filtration.
	* Air handling unit.		* Air handling unit.
−	* Air pressure drop APD.
−	* Amber warnings raise building overheating concern.
−	* Back to the workplace: are you prepared?
−	* Biological fouling.
−	* BSRIA announces 2021 European HVAC field device study.
−	* BSRIA Briefing 2021.
−	* BSRIA Indoor Air Quality TG 12/2021.
−	* BSRIA study: The market for European Field Devices.
−	* BSRIA Water Treatment for Closed Heating and Cooling Systems BG 50/2021.
−	* Building energy management systems (BEMS) for data centres.
−	* Building engineering physics.
	* Building management systems.		* Building management systems.
	* Building services		* Building services
	* Building services engineer.		* Building services engineer.
−	* Can the Zeroth Energy System reduce the carbon footprint of HVAC services?
	* CFD.		* CFD.
−	* Chilled beam.
−	* Chiller unit.
−	* Chilled water.
−	* Clean air delivery rate CADR.
−	* Cooling systems for buildings.
−	* Constant air volume.
	* Dehumidification.		* Dehumidification.
−	* Designing HVAC to resist harmful microorganisms.
	* Displacement ventilation.		* Displacement ventilation.
	* Drivers of change in global heating markets.		* Drivers of change in global heating markets.
	* Ductwork.		* Ductwork.
−	* Electrical control systems.
−	* European decarbonisation and heating technologies beyond 2021.
−	* Evaporative cooling.
−	* Fan coils.
	* Fan coil unit.		* Fan coil unit.
−	* Growing focus on IAQ challenges for specifiers and HVAC manufacturers.
−	* Heat pump COP & EER and central plant SCOP in ambient loops.
−	* Heat recovery.
	* Heating.		* Heating.
−	* How does a chilled water fan coil unit work?
	* Humidification.		* Humidification.
−	* ~~Humidistat.~~	+	* HVACR.
−	* Humidity.	+
−	* HVAC 2030: BSRIA puts opportunities and challenges to the industry.	+
−	* HVAC balancing.	+
−	* Hybrid heat pump electric panel heating.	+
−	* IAQ developments accelerated by COVID-19 pandemic.	+
	* Mechanical, electrical and plumbing MEP.		* Mechanical, electrical and plumbing MEP.
	* Mechanical ventilation.		* Mechanical ventilation.
−	* MedicAir air purification technology.
−	* Minimum efficiency reporting value MERV.
	* Natural ventilation.		* Natural ventilation.
	* Plant room.		* Plant room.
−	* ~~Radiant heating.~~	+	* Refrigeration.
−	* Retrofit, refurbishment and the growth of connected HVAC technology.	+
−	* School reopening and indoor air quality in North America.	+
−	* Smart connected HVAC market.	+
−	* Tempering heating.	+
	* Thermal comfort.		* Thermal comfort.
−	* Training for pre-commissioning cleaning of pipework systems.
−	* US recommits to clean energy.
−	* US water heating market update 2021.
−	* [[UV_disinfection_of_building_air_to_remove_harmful_bacteria_and_viruses\|UV disinfection of building air to remove harmful bacteria and viruses]].
−	* Variable air volume VAV.
−	* Variable refrigerant flow.
	* Ventilation.		* Ventilation.
−	* What are the different types of heat pumps and where would you use them?

	= External references =		= External references =

Designing Buildings at 12:08, 27 February 2023

2023-02-27T12:08:33Z

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	* CIBSE Guide B. Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.		* CIBSE Guide B. Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration.
	* Carbon Trust, Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).		* Carbon Trust, Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC).
−	* [http://www.hvactrainingwebsite.com/ Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning Training Online]

	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]		[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:DCN_Product_Knowledge]] [[Category:Products_/_components]]

Editor at 17:57, 3 February 2022

2022-02-03T17:57:10Z

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	* Cooling systems for buildings.		* Cooling systems for buildings.
	* Constant air volume.		* Constant air volume.
		+	* Dehumidification.
	* Designing HVAC to resist harmful microorganisms.		* Designing HVAC to resist harmful microorganisms.
	* Displacement ventilation.		* Displacement ventilation.

Editor at 16:32, 2 February 2022

2022-02-02T16:32:28Z

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	* Heating.		* Heating.
	* How does a chilled water fan coil unit work?		* How does a chilled water fan coil unit work?
		+	* Humidification.
	* Humidistat.		* Humidistat.
	* Humidity.		* Humidity.

Editor at 12:26, 6 January 2022

2022-01-06T12:26:16Z

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	* Humidistat.		* Humidistat.
	* Humidity.		* Humidity.
		+	* HVAC 2030: BSRIA puts opportunities and challenges to the industry.
	* HVAC balancing.		* HVAC balancing.
	* Hybrid heat pump electric panel heating.		* Hybrid heat pump electric panel heating.

Editor at 17:05, 30 December 2021

2021-12-30T17:05:41Z

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	* Humidity.		* Humidity.
	* HVAC balancing.		* HVAC balancing.
		+	* Hybrid heat pump electric panel heating.
	* IAQ developments accelerated by COVID-19 pandemic.		* IAQ developments accelerated by COVID-19 pandemic.
	* Mechanical, electrical and plumbing MEP.		* Mechanical, electrical and plumbing MEP.

Editor at 16:55, 30 December 2021

2021-12-30T16:55:44Z

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	* Heat recovery.		* Heat recovery.
	* Heating.		* Heating.
		+	* How does a chilled water fan coil unit work?
	* Humidistat.		* Humidistat.
	* Humidity.		* Humidity.

Editor at 20:18, 20 December 2021

2021-12-20T20:18:40Z

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	* Fan coil unit.		* Fan coil unit.
	* Growing focus on IAQ challenges for specifiers and HVAC manufacturers.		* Growing focus on IAQ challenges for specifiers and HVAC manufacturers.
		+	* Heat pump COP & EER and central plant SCOP in ambient loops.
	* Heat recovery.		* Heat recovery.
	* Heating.		* Heating.