HVAC DESIGN MANUAL FOR COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDINGS

A Practical Guide for HVAC Engineers Design Principles, System Selection, Equipment Sizing, and Best Practices

By: Applied Engineering Institute

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Unlock the Complexities of Modern Commercial HVAC Design

Master the art and science of climate control with the 2026 Edition of HVAC Design for Commercial Office Buildings. This practical guide is engineered specifically for HVAC professionals, providing a comprehensive bridge between theoretical thermodynamics and the high-stakes decisions required in modern project execution.

From suburban single-story offices to the soaring heights of mid-rise and high-rise commercial towers, this manual offers a tailored roadmap for designing systems that are as energy-efficient as they are reliable.

What’s Inside the 2026 Edition:

• Comprehensive Load Calculations: Master both cooling and heating loads using the latest ASHRAE methodologies, including Radiant Time Series (RTS) and Heat Balance Methods.

• Advanced System Selection: Deep dives into Variable Air Volume (VAV), Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems (DOAS), and Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) to help you choose the right fit for any floor plate.

• Chilled Water & Heating Plants: Expert guidance on sizing water-cooled centrifugal chillers, magnetic bearing technology, and high-efficiency condensing boilers.

• Smart Automation & Controls: Navigate the hierarchy of Building Automation Systems (BAS), from field-level sensors to BACnet IP backbones and High-Performance Sequences of Operation.

• Sustainability & Compliance: Ensure your designs meet or exceed ASHRAE 90.1, 62.1, and 55, while maximizing LEED certification points and energy recovery ventilation (ERV).

Engineered for Professionals

Whether you are performing zone-by-zone load summaries, coordinating equipment weights with structural teams, or managing the commissioning and TAB (Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing) phase, this guide provides the technical benchmarks and quick-reference data you need to succeed.

"This manual doesn't just replicate handbook data; it provides the framework for applying that data to real-world office design in a practical, efficient manner."

About the Publisher

Applied Engineering Institute is dedicated to providing practitioners with the tools needed to produce well-designed, sustainable, and productive workspaces for the modern era.