Creating a Comfortable Workspace: Office HVAC System Best Practices

Creating a good employee experience is essential for productivity and retention. The workspace you provide is one element that either enhances or worsens the employee experience.
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Efficient office HVAC gives your personnel a more pleasant working environment. It affects employee health and the condition of your building.
Learn more about how to optimize your office HVAC to create a comfortable workspace that is also energy efficient.
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Design for Energy Efficiency
Improving your HVAC efficiency makes workspaces more comfortable and lowers your energy costs. If you're remodeling or building a new space, you can incorporate efficiency into the design. For example, sensors can tell the HVAC system to adjust the temperature in the workspace based on the available daylight.

Size Your Office HVAC Correctly

Ensuring that your HVAC system is the right size for your space is essential for office comfort. A system that's too small won't be able to handle the demand.
A system that's too large won't run long enough for your entire workspace to feel comfortable. The HVAC will always be turning on and off.
Many factors contribute to finding an HVAC that is the right size. Working with an HVAC professional from the design stage of your construction or renovation will help you avoid problems later.

Create Zones for HVAC Efficiency

Creating independently controlled zones in your office improves HVAC efficiency. Different spaces need different climate controls. For example, the weather affects areas near outside walls more than interior spaces; conference rooms need more cooling when they're full of people.
Smart sensors can help you respond to the specific needs of each workspace. They transmit data to a central dashboard where you can monitor conditions throughout the building.


Improve Ventilation With Your HVAC System

Proper ventilation is extremely important for office buildings. Modern buildings are almost totally airtight, which improves efficiency but limits airflow.
Proper airflow reduces the level of contaminants like volatile organic chemicals (VOCs). It helps maintain a healthy humidity level, which improves environmental comfort.

Good airflow works to prevent mold. Mold is a respiratory irritant and can cause symptoms like coughing or wheezing. It can also damage the building anywhere it grows.

How to Improve Interior Airflow

The ventilation component of your office HVAC system is key to good airflow. It should bring in enough outside air to provide adequate ventilation. The system then needs to distribute the outside air properly.
Ventilation works with the heating and air conditioning mechanisms. A well-designed HVAC system minimizes the energy loss from bringing in outside air. It will also filter the air for better air quality.
Regular HVAC maintenance helps ensure your system is ventilating and cleaning the air properly.

Get More From Your Office HVAC

Your office HVAC system has a large effect on the comfort and safety of your commercial building. Bringing in a commercial professional well before the HVAC installation will help ensure you have a correctly-sized, well-designed system.
Sun Mechanical Systems has over 60 years of combined experience meeting our customers' HVAC requirements. We're dedicated to energy efficiency and the highest quality HVAC service. We specialize in commercial systems, so we understand your needs.
Schedule a free consultation with Sun Mechanical Systems today to find out how we can help make your building more comfortable and efficient.