calculate_multi_zone_sizing
Calculate heating and cooling loads for each zone in a multi-zone home. Get zone-by-zone analysis, system recommendations, and climate-specific data to design an efficient heat pump system.
Instructions
Calculate heating/cooling loads for a multi-zone home with detailed zone-by-zone analysis.
Each zone should specify:
name: User-defined zone name
square_feet: Zone area (50-5000 sqft)
ceiling_height: Height in feet (7-20 ft, default 8)
zone_type: living_area, bedrooms, kitchen, basement, attic, garage, other
sun_exposure: north, south, east, west, minimal
window_coverage: Percentage of wall area as windows (0.0-0.5, default 0.15)
occupancy: high, medium, low
heat_sources: List like ["kitchen_appliances", "electronics", "home_office"]
air_sealing: tight, average, leaky
is_above_grade: True if above ground level
Returns: Dictionary with: - total_cooling_load/total_heating_load: Total BTU requirements - zone_results: Detailed results for each zone - system_options: Recommended multi-zone configurations - climate_info: Location-specific climate data - recommendations: Installation and design recommendations
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| zip_code | Yes | 5-digit US ZIP code | |
| build_year | Yes | Year home was built (1900-2025) | |
| zones | Yes | List of zone configurations |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
No arguments | |||