How does furniture density affect HVAC planning?

Higher furniture density (more occupants per sq. ft.) increases cooling load per square foot, as each person generates approximately 250 BTU/hr of body heat plus equipment heat. Open-plan areas with 80–100 sq. ft. per person may need supplemental cooling compared to areas planned at 200 sq. ft. per person. HVAC engineers should be consulted when furniture plans result in greater than 1 person per 100 sq. ft. OfficeFurniture2go.com coordinates furniture planning with project teams — call 1-800-460-0858.