HVAC Design for a Passive House in Atlanta, Georgia

Chris, with ‪@LGSquared‬ walked Matt Hoots through the custom HVAC design for the project they are working on together.

They cover the integrated "HVAC architecture" approach, passive house features like extreme airtightness, load calculations, and the use of Mitsubishi VRF systems. Learn about the open return system, Rheia duct system, makeup air system for the kitchen, ERV, and whole-house dehumidification. Chris emphasizes the importance of intentional HVAC design for performance and aesthetics in high-performance homes. Features such as manifold ducts by ‪@rheiacomfort‬, ERVs by ‪@PanasonicUSA‬ , and HVAC equipment by ‪@MitsubishiHVAC‬

Need a high-performance plan? Contact Chris- https://www.lgsquaredinc.com/
Need a passive house builder? Contact Matt- https://sawhorse.net/

00:00 Intro
05:24 HVAC system design
10:00 HVAC load calculations
15:07 Insulation effect on HVAC load
20:59 Rheia manifold duct design
24:47 Custom hood vent design
32:35 Custom truss design for ductwork
34:49 ERV manifold duct design
35:57 Dehumidifier location and design

Contact Chris- https://www.lgsquaredinc.com/

Matt Hoots is a green builder and owner of SawHorse, a full-service design + build firm in Atlanta, GA. Check out his blog at https://sawhorse.net/blog/.

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