2025 ASHRAE Design Competition

About the Project

This project presents the design calculations and methodology for a highly ​efficient HVAC system for a three-story outpatient medical facility in ​Manchester, England. The Design Load Calculations, part of the ASHRAE ​Design Competition 2025, was undertaken by a small team of engineering and ​business students from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona ​Beach, Florida.​ The team's approach involved comprehensive research into ASHRAE ​standards, UK-specific regulations, and sustainable design practices. Utilizing ​advanced software tools and industry expertise, the team is developing an ​innovative HVAC solution that prioritizes energy efficiency, occupant comfort, ​and regulatory compliance. The design process will incorporate detailed ​heating and cooling load calculations, life cycle cost analysis, and adherence ​to ASHRAE and UK standards.​

Floor Rendering from Trane Trace 3D