Designing Air Conditioning Systems for Residential and Commercial Buildings

Designing reliable, energy-efficient air conditioning systems is a core skill for modern building services engineers. This course provides a clear, step-by-step guide to planning cooling systems for residential apartments, commercial zones, and attached parking structures. You will transition from understanding basic cooling principles to confidently planning complex HVAC layouts. You will learn to perform load calculations, select the right equipment, and draft professional engineering documentation that meets modern standards. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational thermodynamics, cooling load calculations, and air conditioning terminology. - Design split and multi-split systems tailored for residential apartments and multi-family homes. - Configure chiller-fan coil systems for commercial spaces and offices within mixed-use buildings. - Address ventilation and air safety requirements for attached parking garages. - Prepare professional technical documentation, layouts, and equipment specifications. - Apply modern energy-efficiency standards and eco-friendly refrigerant selection guidelines. The course starts with essential physical concepts and calculations before guiding you through residential split setups, commercial chiller configurations, and documentation standards. This text-based course is designed for beginning HVAC engineers, architecture students, and construction professionals looking to expand their technical design skills. No prior engineering experience is required. Start reading today to build your foundation in modern climate control design.