Industry Partner: Best Practices Research Alliance

The IBACOS project goal is to investigate a simplified, small-diameter air delivery system for residential HVAC systems, called “Plug-n-Play” Ducts, that is a solution to common air distribution and comfort delivery issues and especially pertinent to “low-load” production-built homes. The project will demonstrate the system’s predictable performance and advantages over traditional residential duct systems in the areas of comfort performance, integration within the conditioned space of the house, constructability, cost, and value.

A design methodology for the system will be developed to be straightforward and intuitive, and companion guidance documents will be developed to enable a technician to quickly produce the equivalent of an engineered design using the simplified air delivery system components. This project applies to all climate zones.

For more information, visit the "Plug-n-Play" Air Delivery System webpage.