Multiplatform heating ventilation and air conditioning control system

Abstract

A multiplatform heating ventilation and air conditioning control system configured to maximize energy efficiency in maintaining desired conditions within an area through beneficial use of natural energy sources. In some embodiments, the multiplatform heating ventilation and air conditioning control system can include sensors and a control system. In some embodiments, the sensors can detect conditions inside and outside of the controlled area to determine the most efficient method of maintaining desired conditions.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 - 7 . (canceled) 
     
     
         8 . A method for efficient cooling control of a building, the method comprising:
 circulating untreated ambient air within a structure when ambient conditions are within a first pre-determined temperature range;   treating ambient air to cool the ambient air to a desired temperature when ambient conditions are in a second pre-determined temperature range, wherein treating the ambient air comprises indirect or direct evaporative cooling;   circulating the treated ambient air within the structure when ambient conditions are within the second pre-determined temperature range;   exhausting air from the structures;   managing attic temperature to assist in cooling the building, wherein the temperature is managed by venting warmed attic air and circulating untreated ambient air to maintain attic temperatures at or below ambient temperatures; and,   circulating cooled building air throughout the building when ambient temperatures are within a third pre-determined temperature range, wherein the building air is cooled through indirect evaporative cooling.   
     
     
         9 . A method for efficient heating control of a building, the method comprising:
 circulating untreated ambient air when ambient conditions are within a first pre-determined temperature range;   heating ambient air to obtain a desired temperature when ambient temperatures are in a second pre-determined temperature range, wherein heating of ambient air comprises solar heating;   managing attic temperature to assist in heating the building, wherein the temperature is managed by circulating warmed attic air into the building and cool building air into the attic to maintain a desired temperature; and,   circulating heated building air throughout the building when ambient temperatures are within a third pre-determined temperature range.   
     
     
         10 . A method of maximizing building efficiency, the method comprising:
 circulating untreated ambient air when ambient conditions are within a first pre-determined temperature range;   cooling ambient air to obtain a desired temperature when ambient conditions are in a second pre-determined temperature range, wherein cooling of ambient air comprises cooling through indirect evaporative cooling;   managing attic temperature to assist in cooling the building, wherein the temperature is managed by venting warmed attic air and circulating untreated ambient air to maintain attic temperatures at or below ambient temperatures;   circulating cooled building air throughout the building when ambient temperatures are within a third pre-determined temperature range, wherein the building air is cooled through indirect evaporative cooling;   heating ambient air to obtain a desired temperature when ambient temperatures are in a fourth pre-determined temperature range, wherein heating of ambient air comprises solar heating;   managing attic temperature to assist in heating the building, wherein the temperature is managed by circulating warmed attic air into the building and cool building air into the attic to maintain a desired temperature; and   circulating heated building air throughout the building when ambient temperatures are within a fifth pre-determined temperature range.   
     
     
         11 . (canceled) 
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein two or more electrical devices are managed to avoid simultaneous start and thus to reduce electrical demand penalties. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 12 , wherein the two or more electrical devices comprise compressors. 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 8 , wherein heat is extracted from high heat sources with a heat pump. 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the heat pump comprises an air-to water heat pump. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the heat is extracted from at least one of a kitchen, laundry, pool, from areas around compressors, or from electrical equipment. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein moisture is simultaneously extracted from high heat areas. 
     
     
         18 - 37 . (canceled) 
     
     
         38 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein two or more electrical devices are managed to avoid simultaneous start and thus to reduce electrical demand penalties. 
     
     
         39 . The method of  claim 38 , wherein the two or more electrical devices comprise compressors. 
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 9 , wherein heat is extracted from high heat sources with a heat pump. 
     
     
         41 . The method of  claim 40 , wherein the heat is extracted from at least one of a kitchen, laundry, pool, from areas around compressors, or from electrical equipment. 
     
     
         42 . The method of  claim 40 , wherein moisture is simultaneously extracted from high heat areas. 
     
     
         43 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein two or more electrical devices are managed to avoid simultaneous start and thus to reduce electrical demand penalties. 
     
     
         44 . The method of  claim 43 , wherein the two or more electrical devices comprise compressors. 
     
     
         45 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein heat is extracted from high heat sources with a heat pump. 
     
     
         46 . The method of  claim 45 , wherein the heat is extracted from at least one of a kitchen, laundry, pool, from areas around compressors, or from electrical equipment. 
     
     
         47 . The method of  claim 45 , wherein moisture is simultaneously extracted from high heat areas. 
     
     
         48 . The method of  claim 10 , further comprising heating water with excess heat captured from building activities; wherein the heat is captured through the use of heat pumps, wherein the hot water is further used for providing additional building climate control or for providing heated water, and wherein water generated through the heat capture activities is utilized in connection with the building.