For a highrise building in tropic area like Florida, what is the good percentage for HAVC, plumbing elec. these kinds of shaft area in a typical floor? Can I guess 3% to 5%?
depends on your mechanicals and number of them. are you water heaters gas/electric? - electric do not need a vent, hvac units can vent to rear or roof depending on type and %, kitchen vents might be able to be ventless (check local code), bathrooms i believe are always to roof, w/d can be to rear if less than 30' run (check local code... blah blah blah... But if you have to start somewhere without knowing this information always make them bigger then you think. It's allot easier to scale them down.
No, you can't guess, unless you are in schematic design phase, and only if you have defined the type of HVAC system, you are intending to use. Then it should be an educated guess, based on your past experience, on similar projects. If you do not have this experience, contact a Mechanical engineer.
percent need to be occupied for HVAC and plumbing, elec.?
For a highrise building in tropic area like Florida, what is the good percentage for HAVC, plumbing elec. these kinds of shaft area in a typical floor? Can I guess 3% to 5%?
depends on your mechanicals and number of them. are you water heaters gas/electric? - electric do not need a vent, hvac units can vent to rear or roof depending on type and %, kitchen vents might be able to be ventless (check local code), bathrooms i believe are always to roof, w/d can be to rear if less than 30' run (check local code... blah blah blah... But if you have to start somewhere without knowing this information always make them bigger then you think. It's allot easier to scale them down.
No, you can't guess, unless you are in schematic design phase, and only if you have defined the type of HVAC system, you are intending to use. Then it should be an educated guess, based on your past experience, on similar projects. If you do not have this experience, contact a Mechanical engineer.
I got some answers from AGS student version:
Air handling equipment rooms
Equipment Rm Space requirements:
CFM Range Recommended rm dimension
1000-1800 12'-6"x9'-0"(H)x18'-9"
6000-7000 18'-6"x9'-6"(H)x22'-3"
I guess the above will give me an estimate about the HVAC Equipment room on each floor? That CFM range is for each room the HVAC will service, right?
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