In: Civil Engineering
What are the interior design implications regarding the heating and cooling engineering system?
The interior design implications regarding the heating and cooling engineering systems are,
1. There can be interior design issues (ceiling and plan space) due to the size and location of HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) mechanical room. Thus, the early involvement of the architect is necessary.
2. Proper early planning is necessary regarding the location and dimensions of piping and ductwork.
3. The interior space-related issues can be reduced by the early involvement of the architect.
4. The structure and position of thermal delivery devices must be facilitated with the interior design.
5. The interior designer must have a clear knowledge of recent innovative HVAC technologies that can be adopted.
6. The energy-efficient, customer agreeable HVAC equipment ought to be embraced by the designer.
7. Uniform ceiling height, lighting placement, and HVAC location increase flexibility in office arrangement and useful life of the building.
8. The spaces require assorted thermal conditions ( eg: summer, winter and so forth).
9. The furniture layout should be compatible with the air circulation and ventilation system.
10. Each enclosed space (with walls or full height partitions) should have at least one supply vent and one return or exhaust vent.
These were obtained from Corky Binggeli's 'Building Systems for Interior Designers'.
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