HVAC design —
heating, cooling &
air conditioning.
HVAC design in Georgia starts with the largest, most energy-hungry system in a building — and the one occupants feel every minute. MEP Trade designs heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems that hold comfort quietly and efficiently, sized from real load calculations rather than rules of thumb.
What an HVAC design package includes:
- Heating and cooling load calculations — room-by-room, based on envelope, occupancy and climate data;
- System selection — chillers, heat pumps, VRF/VRV, boiler plants, radiant and underfloor heating, fan-coils and air-handling units, compared on capital and running cost;
- Distribution design — ductwork routing, hydronic networks, pump sizing, insulation and acoustic control;
- Zoning and controls — thermostatic zones, demand-controlled ventilation, BMS integration;
- Energy efficiency — heat recovery, free cooling, equipment staging strategies;
- Documentation — permit and tender-grade drawings, equipment schedules, specifications and bills of quantities.
Our HVAC portfolio spans hotels (Hilton Batumi, Radisson, Paragraph Shekvetili), Tbilisi Mall, hospitals, offices and residential complexes — see the projects. HVAC is coordinated in one BIM model with electrical, plumbing and fire protection, so plant rooms, risers and ceiling voids are resolved before construction starts.
Frequently asked
questions.
How much does HVAC design cost in Georgia?
The fee depends mainly on floor area, building type and the chosen system — a VRF office is simpler to design than a hospital with a chiller plant and strict air-change requirements. The design stage required (concept only, or full detailed and tender design) and the number of revisions also matter. We quote per project after reviewing the architectural drawings and the brief.
How long does an HVAC design take?
For a mid-size building, a full detailed design typically takes a few weeks, depending on the size of the project, how settled the architecture is and how quickly design decisions are approved. Concept and schematic stages are faster. Larger hotels, malls and hospitals are usually issued in packages to keep construction moving.
Does the HVAC design cover the permit-stage package for the building permit?
Yes. We prepare the permit-stage HVAC design that accompanies the building permit application, to Georgian technical regulations and building norms, with calculations following international practice such as EN, ASHRAE and CIBSE. The permit package is then developed into detailed and tender design. Where an operator or brand has its own standards, as many hotel chains do, those are built in from the start.
What do you need from the client to start the HVAC design?
Architectural plans and sections, preferably in DWG or Revit format, the intended use of each space and any operator or brand requirements. Information about the available energy sources, such as gas, grid capacity or district heating, and the client's preference on capital versus running cost help us choose the right system early.
Should I choose VRF or a chiller system?
It depends on the building size, load profile, how many hours the systems run and the budget. VRF often suits offices, residential and small hotels with many independently controlled zones; chillers with fan-coils and air-handling units usually suit large hotels, malls and hospitals. We compare the options on capital and running cost before recommending one.
Can you design only the HVAC, without the other MEP disciplines?
Yes. HVAC design can be ordered on its own, and we coordinate with the architect and other engineers on the project. When we also design the electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems, everything is modelled together in one BIM model, which removes most clashes before construction.