AI-Powered HVAC System Designer
## Solution The AI-Powered HVAC System Designer employs a multi-agent AI architecture that orchestrates specialized agents to analyze building parameters, calculate thermal loads using ASHRAE methodologies, match optimal equipment from the product catalog, validate compliance with French RT2020 and EU energy regulations, and generate comprehensive proposals with cost breakdowns and efficiency projections..
Problem Statement
The challenge addressed
Solution Architecture
AI orchestration approach
Configure Building Parameters - Multi-step form for entering project info, building dimensions, and location for AI-powered HVAC analysis
AI Agent Orchestration - Real-time visualization of 9 specialized agents collaborating with metrics, API calls, and tool execution status
AI-Generated HVAC System Design - Complete system recommendation with cost breakdown, A++ energy efficiency rating, and component architecture
Incentives & Rebates Analysis - Available grants (MaPrimeRΓ©nov', CEE certificates) with 95% eligibility scoring and 46% cost savings calculation
AI Agents
Specialized autonomous agents working in coordination
Master Coordinator Agent
Orchestrating multiple specialized agents in a coherent workflow while managing dependencies, error handling, and execution timing across the HVAC design pipeline.
Core Logic
The Master Coordinator implements a directed acyclic graph (DAG) execution model that schedules agent tasks based on data dependencies. It monitors agent health, manages retry logic with exponential backoff, aggregates partial results, and ensures graceful degradation when individual agents encounter issues. The coordinator maintains execution state with full observability through distributed tracing.
Building Analysis Agent
Extracting and normalizing diverse building input parameters into a standardized format suitable for thermal calculations and equipment sizing.
Core Logic
The Building Analyst processes raw form inputs including dimensions, construction materials, window specifications, and insulation values. It applies validation rules, calculates derived metrics (volume, surface area, U-values), determines climate zone classifications, and structures the data for downstream agents. The agent handles unit conversions and applies regional building code defaults where applicable.
Climate Optimization Agent
Incorporating regional climate data and microclimate factors into HVAC sizing calculations to prevent over-engineering or under-sizing systems.
Core Logic
The Climate Optimizer integrates weather data APIs to retrieve historical temperature extremes, humidity levels, solar radiation patterns, and heating/cooling degree days for the project location. It applies climate correction factors to base load calculations, accounts for urban heat island effects, and adjusts recommendations based on projected climate trends for equipment lifecycle planning.
Thermal Load Calculator Agent
Performing accurate heating and cooling load calculations that account for all thermal gains/losses, occupancy patterns, and equipment heat generation.
Core Logic
The Load Calculator implements ASHRAE CLTD (Cooling Load Temperature Difference) methodology combined with Manual J residential load calculation standards. It computes envelope transmission loads, infiltration losses, internal gains from occupants/equipment/lighting, solar heat gain through fenestration, and ventilation requirements. The agent produces both peak loads and annual energy consumption estimates with confidence intervals.
Product Matching Agent
Selecting optimal HVAC equipment from thousands of catalog products that precisely match calculated load requirements while considering efficiency, compatibility, and availability.
Core Logic
The Product Matcher queries the product catalog using calculated load requirements as primary filters, then applies secondary criteria including SEER/EER ratings, COP values, refrigerant types, noise levels, and dimensional constraints. It builds compatible system configurations (outdoor/indoor units, controllers), checks real-time inventory availability, and ranks alternatives by a weighted score combining efficiency, cost, and delivery timeline.
Cost Optimization Agent
Balancing initial equipment costs against operational expenses to identify the most economically advantageous system configuration over its lifecycle.
Core Logic
The Cost Optimizer performs Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis incorporating equipment purchase price, installation labor estimates, annual energy consumption at regional utility rates, and projected maintenance costs based on Weibull reliability curves. It models multiple scenarios (basic/recommended/premium tiers), calculates payback periods, and identifies rebate/incentive eligibility for high-efficiency equipment selections.
Compliance Validation Agent
Ensuring proposed HVAC designs meet all applicable building codes, energy regulations, and certification requirements before project submission.
Core Logic
The Compliance Validator maintains a rule engine with current French RT2020 thermal regulations, EU Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) standards, F-Gas refrigerant restrictions, and local building code requirements. It validates system efficiency ratios, checks refrigerant charge limits, verifies renewable energy integration requirements, and generates compliance documentation including DPE (Diagnostic de Performance ΓnergΓ©tique) pre-certification estimates.
Report Generation Agent
Synthesizing complex technical analysis into professional, client-ready documentation that supports sales conversations and project approvals.
Core Logic
The Report Generator aggregates outputs from all upstream agents and compiles comprehensive proposal documents. It produces executive summaries with key metrics, detailed equipment specifications with product images, installation diagrams, energy consumption projections with environmental impact (CO2 reduction), financial analysis with financing options, and compliance certifications. Reports are rendered in multiple formats (PDF, interactive HTML) with white-label branding support.
Worker Overview
Technical specifications, architecture, and interface preview
System Overview
Technical documentation
Tech Stack
7 technologies
Architecture Diagram
System flow visualization