HVAC Load
Cooling/heating load estimation for KSA climate zones
Verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata.
Code references
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| City | — |
| Climate zone | — |
| Occupancy | — |
| Wall construction | — |
| Roof construction | — |
| Floor Area | m² |
| External Wall Area | m² |
| Roof Area | m² |
| Glazing Area | m² |
| Wall U-Value | W/(m²·K) |
| Roof U-Value | W/(m²·K) |
| Glazing SHGC | - |
| Number of People | - |
| Lighting Load | W |
| Equipment Load | W |
| Ventilation Rate | L/s |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the HVAC Load calculator do?
- Cooling/heating load estimation for KSA climate zones. It references SBC 601 (Saudi Code for Energy Conservation – Nonresidential).
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the HVAC Load calculator use?
- The HVAC Load calculator references SBC 601 (Saudi Code for Energy Conservation – Nonresidential).
- What inputs does the HVAC Load calculator need?
- The HVAC Load calculator takes 16 inputs: City, Climate zone, Occupancy, Wall construction, Roof construction, Floor Area (m²), External Wall Area (m²), Roof Area (m²), Glazing Area (m²), Wall U-Value (W/(m²·K)), Roof U-Value (W/(m²·K)), Glazing SHGC, Number of People, Lighting Load (W), Equipment Load (W), Ventilation Rate (L/s).
- Is the HVAC Load calculator verified?
- HVAC Load is a verified module: SI units, SBC-referenced, deterministic, with documented verification metadata. Like all Insha by Schnell outputs, its results require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.