Course Introduction
A Comprehensive Guide to Sizing Mechanicals for Comfort and Efficiency
In this course, Allison Bailesā€”author, presenter, and founder of Energy Vanguardā€”walks through best practices for sizing residential HVAC systems. He explores the real consequences of oversized equipment, including humidity problems, poor comfort, short-cycling, and higher upfront costs. Allison shares the process he uses to calculate accurate heating and cooling loads, select right-sized equipment, and design duct systems that deliver comfort quietly and efficiently. He also covers what builders and homeowners should look for when choosing an HVAC contractor, emphasizing the importance of working with someone who understands load calculations and system design.
What You'll Learn In This Course:
- The consequences of oversized equipment, and how to avoid them
- Case studies of successful mechanical design and performance
- Details about the wide variety of HVAC system types
- The necessary fundamentals for calculating accurate heating & cooling loads
- An overview of HVAC design standards, including Manual J, S, and D
- Guidelines for proper duct design and installation
- How to choose a qualified HVAC contractor
This course is for you if you are a builder or homeowner who wants a solid, educated understanding of HVAC selection and design before making the investment.
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR
Allison Bailes
Allison Bailles III has a PhD in physics from the University of Florida and has been involved with the field of building science since 2001, when he built a high-performance home out of structural insulated panels. He is the author of a bestselling book on building science (A House Needs to Breatheā€¦Or Does It?) and the founder of Energy Vanguard, a building science firm and BPI Test Center located in Decatur, Ga. The companyā€™s focus is on residential HVAC design, consulting, and training.
