HVAC Design Thinking – The Real Design Process

Course Overview

This course explains how HVAC systems are actually designed in real projects.
It focuses on design thinking, decision-making, and understanding context — not calculations or software.

What This Course Is About

Many HVAC engineers know how to calculate loads, but still struggle with system selection, design decisions, and real project constraints.
This course explains the full HVAC design process based on ASHRAE principles and practical experience.

Who This Course Is For

• Junior HVAC engineers
• Site engineers moving to design roles
• Engineers confused by “correct calculations but bad results”
• Anyone who wants to understand why systems are designed a certain way

Course Structure

1. What Is HVAC Design Really?
2. Design Intent and Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)
3. HVAC Design Phases and Decision Timing
4. Interaction Between HVAC and Other Building Systems
5. Economics, Codes, and Real-World Decisions
6. Why Good HVAC Designs Still Fail

Important Note

This is a reading-based course.
No videos.
Short lessons.
Clear explanations.
Real engineering logic.