ATLANTA - Tall commercial office buildings present a series of design problems that differ from those that are found in other projects in the built environment. Only through the combined efforts of owners and design teams can these problems be addressed and resolved in the most effective manner, according to Donald E. Ross.
Ross is the author of HVAC Design Guide for Tall Commercial Buildings, published by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). It provides guidance in understanding the HVAC design problems of tall commercial office buildings and in detailing alternative solutions.