HVAC Ceiling Fan Design Guidance: Cost Effective Resilience and Sustainability
Starting in 1999, Big Ass Fans pioneered the high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fan industry by introducing large industrial fans to agricultural spaces. Recognizing the fans’ versatility, our customers began to install them in warehouses, factories, commercial spaces, and homes. With each new application, our engineers set out to design the perfect solution to meet our customers’ needs. Our dedication to innovation has led us to develop the industry’s first silent motor technology, smart fan controls and automation, and air disinfection technologies. For more information about Big Ass Fans, visit bigassfans.com, cleanairsystem.com, or call 1-877-BIG-FANS.
This course provides architects and design professionals with practical guidance on integrating ceiling fans into HVAC system design to enhance energy efficiency, occupant comfort, and long-term building performance. Participants will examine how strategic air movement supports thermal comfort, reduces HVAC loads, and contributes to material and cost savings. The course also reviews selection, layout, and coordination strategies that promote resilient and sustainable building systems.
- Identify how air movement contributes to occupant thermal comfort and overall indoor environmental quality.
- Describe methods for selecting and positioning ceiling fans to optimize airflow and complement HVAC system performance.
- Explain how modifying air distribution design with ceiling fans can reduce ductwork, materials, and energy use.
- Apply principles for integrating ceiling fans into load calculations and equipment sizing to improve building energy efficiency and resilience.
