Activity 3.3.6 HVAC

Conclusion

1.    What is important to consider when designing an HVAC system?

It is important to consider heat loss or gain, site orientation, infiltration of air, and the number of people, amount of lighting, and types of equipment used inside the building.
2.    How does the HVAC system affect the design of the building structure?
You would need to designate rooms for the HVAC system. Also, you would want to make the building shape easy for the HVAC to be effeicent.

3.    How does an engineer know the requirements for mechanical design of an HVAC system?

An engineer would know the requirements for mechanical design of an HVAC by reading the codes that correspond with that city or state.

4.    Why is it important for architects to be aware of how mechanical systems are designed or constructed?

He need to know how mechanical systems work so that he can design his building with that in consideration. This way he can leave space to put in the units, know what walls will keep sound from carrying through the house, and so on and so forth.5.    What information must an architect provide to a mechanical engineer to ensure proper design and placement of the mechanical systems?
He would need to provide the mechanical engineer with the building plans or layout so the mechancial engineer can figure out where to place the system and other factors.