How do 14 pieces of high-performance mechanical equipment work together to maintain comfort and efficiency in a complex, multi-level home like the Queen of Zero?
At the jobsite, we have a saying, “This is not your grandmother’s Victorian,” and the final mechanical design with heat pumps is a perfect example. Despite the home’s conventional turn-of-the-century layout with its many segmented rooms and despite the central staircase that encourages a stack effect of warm air rising to the upper floors, the compartmentalization of the Queen’s HVAC into four distinct systems, each with its own thermostat and controls, ensures optimal comfort in all areas of the home. Gone are the days of sweltering attic spaces and chilly, damp basements…
…Check out Nicole’s latest JLC article “Integrating Multiple Mechanicals” to learn more about the complex and highly effective heating, cooling and ventilation system at the Queen of Zero case study home.
