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Designers and builders in the past often considered each part of a building separately.

Today, we know that the parts of a house work together with the occupants as a system.

The goal is to create a comfortable, durable and energy efficient building.

What are the pieces of the House as a System?

• The external environment such as temperature, wind, rain, air quality , dust, and noise
• The occupants, including pets
• The building envelope, including the foundation and above grade walls, windows, roofs and floors
• Interior fixed components such as partitions, floors and finishes,
• Appliances, equipment & furniture
• The mechanical/electrical system including heating, ventilating, air conditioning. Plumbing and electrical components