MECHANICAL DESIGN SERVICES

ZED provides mechanical design for heating, cooling, and ventilation systems for high-efficiency homes and buildings. Accurate load calculations, equipment sizing and specification, and distribution system design result in a right-sized system, lower equipment costs, longer equipment life, increased energy performance, lower utility bills, and greater occupant comfort. 

ZED can address the following aspects as appropriate for each project:

• Manual J for Load Sizing

• Manual S for System Selection

• Manual D for Duct Sizing

• Hydronic distribution design

• Planning for renewable energy integration

• Geothermal calculations

• Ductwork layout in CAD

• Register/diffuser sizes, placement, and flow rates

• Ventilation design and rates

• Radiant floor layout in CAD

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SUPPORTING SERVICES

Construction Administration.  ZED offers guidance and client advocacy during the construction process to ensure that the mechanical design and specifications are implemented properly, helping to achieve the project energy performance goals and resolving challenges that arise during construction. Site visits can be made to review and verify critical mechanical system details.

Passive House Consulting. ZED services include building envelope and mechanical systems recommendations to best accommodate project goals like comfort, durability, indoor air quality, cost effectiveness, energy efficiency, and carbon footprint reduction. MORE: Passive House Consulting