How to design a balanced HVAC system for a new home

How to Create a House HVAC Plan | This Old House · 7:42 · Video: This Old House · Watch at the source

In short: Designing an efficient heating and cooling system requires more than just selecting a unit. This video demonstrates how architects and builders account for environmental factors like wind, sun exposure, and ventilation to create a balanced HVAC plan.

Using a scale model of a new project house, Richard explains the mechanics of heat loss and heat gain. By understanding how external elements like sun exposure and wind interact with a building's structure, designers can create more effective climate control systems.

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