Air conditioning and ventilation systems can significantly affect a building's profitability. These systems consume about one-fourth of an office building's electricity, and they often have a strong influence on worker productivity. (Many workers report that their workplaces are too hot or too cold.) Despite this, designers often do not give these systems the attention they deserve during the design process. Opportunities to improve cooling and ventilation efficiency often are overlooked.

This seminar is designed to provide building owners, operators, and designers up-to-date information on design strategies for and occupant benefits from energy-efficient HVAC system design. Topic covered include:

• Benefits of high-quality HVAC
• Integrated design strategies to reduce loads and improve system efficiency
• Latest in high-efficiency HVAC equipment cooling plants
• Innovative HVAC system design concepts, such as displacement ventilation with access floor systems
• Case studies
• Designer and owner incentives available from Savings By Design