DEEP 1 - The Low Load Challenge: Mechanical Systems for High Performance Homes & Apartments

Wednesday, February 04, 2009  ·  10:20 AM - 11:50 AM

Addressing small heating loads poses a significant design challenge in high performance residential buildings. Conventional mechanical systems can lead to problems with comfort, energy efficiency, air quality, and controls. Innovative solutions include integrating heat and hot water and / or rethinking traditional approaches to heat distribution. Options include: hybrid heat and hot water systems; heat pump water heaters; modified heat recovery ventilation systems; and mini split heat pumps.

By attending this session participants will

1. Understand the energy end use breakdown of typical versus high performance buildings
2. Learn a variety of cost effective innovative approaches to mechanical systems in high performance buildings
3. Be introduced to some of the practical and code barriers to some of these innovative solutions

Keyword(s):

apartments, combination systems, DHW, energy efficiency, heating, heat pump water heaters, heat recovery, high performance, HVAC, hybrid heat & hot water systems, hydronic, ventilation, mini splits, multifamily

Type: 90-Minute Breakout
Track: Deep Energy Reductions
CEU: American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI)   Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI)   Residential Energy Services Network (RESNET)   National Association of Certified Home Inspectors (NACHI)   National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)  

Course Presenter(s):

• Jonathan Heller