HVAC Systems Design, Application, and Energy Efficiency

Every modern building relies on sophisticated heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to maintain comfort, safety, and healthy indoor air quality. Understanding how to design and optimize these systems is essential for creating sustainable, energy-efficient spaces that meet modern compliance standards. This text-based course guides you from foundational thermodynamics to practical HVAC system selection, layout planning, and efficiency analysis. You will develop a solid conceptual framework to evaluate heating and cooling loads, design ductwork, and integrate modern green building technologies. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational HVAC terminology, thermodynamic principles, and psychrometric charts. - Calculate basic heating and cooling loads for residential and commercial spaces. - Analyze ventilation requirements and design efficient airflow and ductwork layouts. - Evaluate modern energy-efficient technologies, including energy recovery ventilators and low-GWP refrigerants. - Apply industry standards and compliance guidelines to ensure indoor air quality. - Explore smart control systems and modern automation integrations for HVAC optimization. The course begins with core definitions and physical principles before moving into system components, sizing calculations, and distribution design. You will progress through written case studies and design scenarios that demonstrate how to balance thermal comfort with environmental sustainability. Designed for aspiring building designers, facility managers, and curious beginners, this course requires no prior engineering background. Start reading today to build your foundational knowledge in modern HVAC design.