Beyond the Refrigerant: VRV/VRF System Design for the Electrified, High-Performance Building

As buildings become more electrified and increasingly focused on energy performance, designers are rethinking how HVAC systems should be selected, designed, and integrated into the building. This session explores VRV/VRF beyond the refrigerant, focusing on zoning, part-load performance, heat recovery, system architecture, building use, retrofit considerations, and where VRV/VRF fits within the broader high-performance HVAC landscape. The discussion also touches on how the evolving A2L transition and code requirements influence design, while keeping the focus on the bigger question: how can we design HVAC systems around the needs and performance goals of the building?