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HVAC design: comfort, air quality and efficiency
We design and review heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems according to the building, its intended use and the client's goals.
End-to-end HVAC
We develop complete HVAC installation projects for new construction and refurbishment, covering all disciplines.
Heating
Boilers, heat pumps, underfloor heating, radiators, solar thermal systems.
Ventilation
Mechanical ventilation systems, AHUs, heat recovery, car park and kitchen ventilation.
Air conditioning
VRF/VRV systems, chillers, split and multi-split units, chilled-water systems, free-cooling.
Indoor air quality
Sizing of fresh-air flow rates, filtration, CO2 monitoring and humidity control.
Centralised Technical Management
Integration of HVAC systems with remote management and monitoring platforms (BMS).
Energy efficiency
Selection of equipment with high efficiency ratings (EER, COP, SEER), optimisation of air-side and water-side networks.
How we work
From requirements analysis to commissioning, we follow a rigorous, documented methodology.
Requirements gathering and analysis
We meet with the client, architect and other designers to understand the functional programme and the building's constraints.
Thermal calculation and sizing
We calculate thermal loads for each space using dynamic simulation software, then determine flow rates and power, and size the networks.
Design development
We prepare the execution design with all written and drawn documents, including plans, schematic diagrams and technical specifications.
Site support and review
We follow the construction phase, clarify installation queries and verify that execution complies with the design.
Commissioning
We take part in installation acceptance tests, checking flow rates, temperatures, pressures and noise levels.
Regulatory requirements
What you gain with Afazeres Curiosos
Thermal comfort
Each space is sized for real conditions of use, avoiding complaints of cold, heat or poor air flow.
Controlled running costs
Efficient equipment and optimised sizing to avoid oversizing, which increases both investment and consumption.
Regulatory compliance
We identify the regulatory requirements applicable to the scope of the project.
Integrated coordination
We coordinate HVAC with the electrical, telecommunications and fire safety (SCIE) systems in the design, to identify clashes between disciplines.
We also review designs in this discipline produced by other designers. See how design review works →