Loads by zone
Model occupancy, equipment, glazing, ventilation and schedules for each space.
Office air conditioning
Keep your office comfortable without wasting energy.
FLO looks at how each space is used so the system can serve people in the building without conditioning empty rooms.
Every property is different. The free survey checks what is possible before you commit to a system.
The answer you need
Why can office air conditioning not be sized from floor area alone?
People, screens, meeting-room peaks, solar gain, ventilation and working patterns create different loads by zone. The system and controls must respond to how each space is occupied.
The property-specific checks
What will FLO check for your property?
We use these details to work out what is practical, what needs more investigation and what the next step should be.
Air distribution
Avoid draughts, dead zones and conflicts with partitions, lights or fresh-air terminals.
Operation
Define zoning, set-point control, landlord interfaces and out-of-hours use.
The next step with FLO
What will your assessment and quote cover?
FLO starts with your property, then explains the recommended work, the price, important exclusions and the next steps in writing.
Useful details to share
Request a free commercial energy surveyFloor plans and desk layoutOccupancy and working hoursExisting heating and ventilationKnown hot, cold or noisy areas
Zone load schedule
Equipment and ceiling coordination
Controls and operating description
Commissioning and maintenance plan
Good to know
Questions you may have.
Why do meeting rooms need separate attention?+
Occupancy and equipment can change quickly, so their peak load and control pattern often differ from the surrounding office.
Can one thermostat control the whole office?+
It may not represent different orientations, occupancies and zones. The control strategy should match the physical system and how rooms are used.
Should air conditioning be linked to the BMS?+
Where a suitable BMS exists, coordination can improve schedules and visibility. Responsibilities and control priority need to be explicit.
What might change the recommendation?+
Comfort cooling does not replace the need for suitable ventilation. The project should identify what supplies fresh air and prevent simultaneous heating and cooling waste.
Original guidance and sources +
Talk to FLO
Just have a question?
Have a question about office air conditioning or your property's suitability? Ask FLO and we'll point you to the right next step.