主要关注暖通空调系统技术的进步，更加强调能源效率和绿色可持续建筑的出现。为暖通空调系统的选择、操作和设计提供指导。介绍了空间条件要求的基本原理，并解释了如何将各种类型的空气、循环和制冷HVAC系统设计应用于建筑物。各个章节详细介绍了控制、多区域、双管道、末端再热、可变风量、进气和特殊应用（如专用外部空气和热能存储）的系统信息。

Focuses primarily on the advancement of HVAC systems technology, with increased emphasis on energy efficiency and the emergence of green and sustainable building. Provides guidance for HVAC system selection, operation and design. Covers the fundamentals of space condition requirments and explains how the various types of air, hydronic and refrigeration HVAC system designs can be applied to buildings. Individual chapters detail system information for controls, multizone, dual duct, terminal reheat, variable air volume, induction and special applications such as dedicated outside air and thermal energy storage.