A01 -- Residences (SI)

Space-conditioning systems for residential use vary with both local and application factors. Local factors include energy source availability (present and projected) and price; climate; socioeconomic circumstances; and availability of installation and maintenance skills. Application factors include housing type, construction characteristics, and building codes. As a result, many different systems are selected to provide combinations of heating, cooling, humidification, dehumidification, ventilation, and air filtering. This chapter emphasizes the more common systems for space conditioning of both single-family (i.e., traditional site-built and modular or manufactured homes) and multifamily residences. Low- rise multifamily buildings generally follow single-family practice because constraints favor compact designs; HVAC systems in high- rise apartment, condominium, and dormitory buildings are often of commercial types similar to those used in hotels. Retrofit and remodeling construction also adopt the same systems as those for new construction, but site-specific circumstances may call for unique designs.

Chapter Table of ContentsSystemsEquipment SizingSingle-Family ResidencesMultifamily ResidencesManufactured Homes

Citation: 2011 ASHRAE Handbook--HVAC Applications: Chapter 1, Residences



Product Code(s): D-A012011SI