The first goal when designing an HVAC system is occupant comfort. Comfort includes considering thermal, acoustic (sound), and health conditions delivered by the system. HVAC helps create a healthy environment that is achieved through the delivery of fresh air to the space.
ASHRAE Standard
Recognized as a need in the 1960s, ASHRAE documented this with the first publication of standard 62 in 1973. This standard, now known as 62.1, provides the ventilation requirements and guidelines to achieve a well-ventilated building...