Ventilation System Design for Residential Buildings and Parking Lots

Designing reliable ventilation systems is critical for ensuring air quality, safety, and energy efficiency in modern multi-use residential buildings. This course guides you through the core principles of HVAC design for residential, commercial, and parking areas. You will transition from understanding basic airflow principles to confidently planning complete ventilation layouts, learning how to calculate air exchange rates, select appropriate equipment, design smoke control systems, and structure professional project documentation. What you'll learn: - Understand the fundamental principles of natural and mechanical ventilation. - Design natural supply and exhaust systems specifically for residential living spaces. - Calculate and plan mechanical ventilation for commercial zones using duct-mounted equipment. - Configure central air handling units for large-scale parking garage ventilation. - Analyze and design emergency smoke control and extraction systems for occupant safety. - Apply modern energy-efficiency practices, including heat recovery ventilation (HRV) basics. - Prepare clear, professional engineering documentation and design specifications. Starting with essential terminology, basic airflow physics, and regulatory guidelines, the course gradually moves into step-by-step design scenarios for residential, commercial, and parking zones. This course is designed for beginner HVAC engineers, architecture students, and construction professionals looking to expand their technical design skills, with no prior engineering experience required. Start reading today to build your foundational skills in building ventilation design.