The Basics of HVAC Systems in Humid Climates ― What Goes Wrong and Why

摘要

Following a few simple rules when designing heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems for humid climates can help avoid the catastrophic failures seen in such buildings as Florida's Martin and Polk County courthouses in the early 1990s. These buildings suffered through rampant mold growth, complaining occupants, and escalating remediation costs, all because the HVAC system designers did not understand what is required to produce a successful building in a humid climate. Ultimately, designers and contractors of these buildings were held liable for millions of dollars in remediation costs, which exceeded the original construction costs of the buildings.