Why Architects love working with Harvest.
By
Varsha Madapooosi
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Why Architects love working with Harvest.
In the world of architecture, we’re often forced to choose between bold design and rigid energy requirements. Between meeting Title 24 standards and keeping the mechanical room small. Between client comfort and project budget.
But as the industry shifts toward all-electric mandates, the "standard" heat pump solutions are hitting a ceiling. Architects are pivoting to Harvest because it’s a design-forward solution that works for both the professional and the homeowner, simplifying the path to high-performance building.
1. Meeting Compliance (and Load-Shift)
Meeting the 2025 Title 24 Building Energy Efficiency Standards is no longer just about checking a box; it’s about high-performance modeling, which is what Harvest is all about.
Because our system uses a thermal battery to shift loads to off-peak hours, it earns significant "extra credit" in the CEC compliance software (CBECC-Res). This often allows architects more flexibility in other areas of the envelope, like keeping those floor-to-ceiling windows, without blowing the energy budget.
2. Scaling Up: The Multifamily Secret
Electrifying a single-family home is one thing; electrifying a 50-unit complex is a different beast. Harvest has already proven its worth in multifamily projects, where efficiency and operational costs are the bottom line.
For multifamily developers, Harvest offers:
- Lower Bills for Residents: By using a thermal battery to "load-shift," the system runs the heat pump during the day when electricity is cheapest and cleanest. This can reduce monthly heating and hot water bills for residents by up to 30% compared to standard systems.
- Lower Amp Draw: Most Harvest systems run on a 15-amp circuit. This can prevent the need for costly electrical panel upgrades across dozens of units.
- Space Efficiency: By combining space heating and hot water into a single system, you reclaim valuable square footage that would otherwise be eaten up by separate appliances.
- Centralized Intelligence: With Harvest View, property managers get real-time visibility into system health across the entire building, reducing maintenance calls and emergency replacements.
3. No Ducts? Harvest does Radiant - Luxury Comfort, Simplified
If you’re designing a high-end new build for a non-ducted home, radiant heating is the gold standard for comfort.
The Harvest system is natively compatible with most hydronic heating solutions, and with a built-in thermal reservoir it easily integrates with your flooring to provide silent, steady warmth. It’s the ultimate way to deliver a luxury feel while maintaining a 90% carbon reduction compared to gas.
Not designing for radiant? No problem. While we love the luxury of hydronics, Harvest is equally effective with forced-air systems. Whether your project uses ducts or floor pipes, you get the same high-performance optimization and significant emissions reduction. It’s the ultimate way to deliver a premium feel with maximum flexibility in HVAC delivery.
4. Integration & Sizing Flexibility
Architects love Harvest because it plays well with others. Whether you’re working with a Daikin high-performance heat pump or a SanCO2 engine, the Harvest Pod acts as the "brain," optimizing whatever hardware fits the project's scale.
Integration with multiple condensers creates the ability to meet larger loads, or flex down for more cost-effective solutions. The modular nature of the system means it can be sized precisely for everything from a 1,000 sq. ft. ADU to a sprawling multi-story estate. You don't have to over-engineer; you just have to engineer smart.
The Bottom Line
Modern architecture is about more than just aesthetics – it’s about performance. By integrating Harvest into your early-stage planning, you’re delivering a home that is quieter, lower-cost to run, and fully prepared for the grid of the future.
Are you an architect ready to spec Harvest for your next project? Learn more HERE.
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