HVAC System Design for Residential Buildings and Parking Structures

Designing reliable and energy-efficient climate systems is a critical requirement for modern residential and commercial spaces. This course provides a clear, step-by-step path to understanding the core engineering principles behind heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) design. You will transition from understanding basic thermodynamics to planning complete HVAC layouts for complex residential buildings and attached parking structures, while discovering how to leverage modern AI tools to streamline your engineering workflows. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational HVAC principles, thermal load calculations, and regulatory standards for residential spaces. - Design efficient heating, mechanical ventilation, and air conditioning layouts for multi-family residential units. - Configure specialized ventilation and smoke extraction systems for attached parking structures and garages. - Apply modern AI assistants like Qwen to accelerate engineering calculations and technical documentation. - Integrate energy efficiency practices and smart climate control concepts into your system designs. - Analyze equipment selection criteria to choose the right boilers, chillers, fans, and ductwork for commercial-grade projects. The course begins with core terminology and fluid dynamics basics before guiding you through detailed design scenarios for apartments and parking zones. You will read through comprehensive technical explanations and practical design examples that you can use as a reference for your future projects. This course is designed for aspiring HVAC engineers, construction professionals, and architectural students who want a solid foundation in climate system design. No prior engineering experience is required. Start reading today and build the technical confidence to design modern, compliant HVAC systems.