Heat Gain
Sections
Building Envelope Strategies for Extreme Desert Climate
Physics-based analysis of building envelope design for hot, dry desert climates including thermal mass, reflectance, insulation placement, and heat gain reduction strategies.
HVAC Load Calculations
Comprehensive guide to heating and cooling load calculations for HVAC system design including methods, software, and best practices.
Occupancy Loads
Calculation of sensible and latent heat gains from building occupants for HVAC cooling load analysis and ventilation design.
Cooling Load Calculations
Comprehensive guide to HVAC cooling load calculation methods including heat gain analysis, CLTD/CLF, RTS, and heat balance approaches per ASHRAE standards.