HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. It is the HVAC sub-team’s job to design a highly effective, energy efficient heating, cooling, and domestic water system to meet the strict interior comfort standards set forth by the Department of Energy for the Solar Decathlon. These mechanical systems supplement passive designs integrated into the house’s architecture to utilize natural energy flows for heating, cooling, and ventilation.

The primary components of the HVAC system include hot water generation, space conditioning (heating and cooling the home’s interior), and water and air circulation. In order to provide the house with all its expected comforts, the sub-team designed a system that maximizes energy efficiency and increases sustainability without compromising performance. Nick Zigelbaum

HVAC Team Leader:  Jordan Goldman '05 Environmental Engineering Huntington, NY	Lauren Richards '05 Mechanical Engineering Fayetteville, NY	Christian Cianfrone '05 Mechanical Engineering Toronto, ON
Renee Kinchla City & Regional Planning Northboro, MA	Rachel Robinson '05 Mechanical Engineering Andover, MA	Rafael Dionello '05 Mechanical Engineering Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Michelle Vigil '05 Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Austin, TX	Mark Kim '06 Mechanical Engineering Palisades Park, NJ

Past Team Members:
Nick Zigelbaum '05