The strategy for proposed heating or cooling systems demonstrates that it has addressed the following:
11.a
Zones within the building and how the building services could efficiently and appropriately heat or cool these areas. For example, consider the different requirements for the central core of a building compared with the external perimeter adjacent to the windows
11.b
The degree of occupant control required for these zones, based on discussions with the end user (or alternatively the building type or use specific design guidance, case studies, feedback) considers:
11.b.i
User knowledge of building services
11.b.ii
Occupancy type, patterns and room functions (and therefore the appropriate level of control required)
11.b.iii
How the user is likely to operate or interact with the systems, e.g. are they likely to open windows, access thermostatic radiator valves (TRVs) on radiators, change air-conditioning settings etc.
11.b.iv
The user expectations (this may differ in the summer and winter) and degree of individual control (i.e. obtaining the balance between occupant preferences, for example some occupants like fresh air and others dislike drafts).
11.c
How the proposed systems will interact with each other (where there is more than one system) and how this may affect the thermal comfort of the building occupants
11.d
The need or otherwise for an accessible building user actuated manual override for any automatic systems.