Overall HVAC Strategy:
Since the project is located in San Mateo, CA, we expect to see slightly more cooling loads than heating loads. However, due to half the exhibits being outside, with the use of an amphitheater, we expect the number of people inside the building to be lower than usual as there would be some number of people always outside. Hence, our cooling loads are expected to be slightly lower.
The ventilation is mechanically provided by the HVAC systems as shown in the Space schedule below:
There will be passive gains due to the type of lowE/clear double glazing used on all curtain walls and windows. However, no passive gains from shading due to the dome-like structure used for the roof. We will be using an air-based ducted heating and cooling system for this building.
Linked Mechanical Model has been attached in ACC.
Ventilation requirements per space is as shown in above Space Schedule. Heating and Cooling Loads are as shown below:
Mechanical Model of ducts is as shown below:
