Basic factors for designing air conditioning system

Basic factors and information required to be known for designing air conditioning system are indicated below:

1. Geographical situation of the building: including seasonal information like highest and lowest temperatures, RH, etc. during the year.
2. Orientation of the building: south facing or east facing etc.
3. Condition of the environment: open, full of building constructions around etc.
4. Purpose of the building: office, residence, hotel, hospital, shopping center etc.
5. Overall dimension of the building
6. No. of users or habitants
7. Quantity of machinery or furniture inside etc.
8. Types and quantities of electrical items and fittings
9. Nature and timings of use: day and night, day only, some hours or occasional etc.
10. Service facilities: water, electricity, gas etc