HVACbehov
HVACbehov is a term used to describe the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning requirements of a building or space. It captures the level of thermal comfort, indoor air quality, energy consumption, and operating costs that a designed HVAC system must meet. Evaluating HVACbehov is a foundational step in building design, renovation, and energy performance programs.
Several factors determine HVACbehov, including the local climate, the building envelope performance, glazing, insulation, infiltration, internal
The assessment typically involves heating and cooling load calculations, balance of latent and sensible cooling, and
A properly defined HVACbehov leads to equipment that is neither oversized nor undersized, with zoning, controls,
In practice, HVACbehov varies with climate, building type, and occupancy. It is used in new construction, retrofits,