[Equest-users] Thermal Blocks

[Jeff Ross-Bain]

Hi All,

 

Are there any additional discussions out there regarding thermal blocks
besides what is in ASHRAE Standard 90.1 and the User's Guide? I have
received comments back from a LEED reviewer that seems to reflect an
interpretation of that concept which I have not seen before.

 

In a nutshell, does each thermal block require a separate shell with
individual HVAC system? I understand the concept of having individual
thermal blocks or combining these if they are similar space use categories.
I am assuming then that the similar space use categories (say a college
classroom building) can also include support spaces such as corridors,
storage spaces, faculty offices, etc. 

 

So if several thermal blocks are combined into one, can they not be served
by a single, similar type of HVAC system?

 

I hope that I have made myself clear and many thanks for your thoughts and
comments.

 

Regards,

 

Jeffrey G Ross-Bain, PE, LEED AP, BEMP

404-228-2893 office 

404-408-2577 mobile
www.rbgb.com

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