# Good Ductwork Design: The HVAC System Won't Work Well Without It > Good ductwork design can improve your home's energy efficiency in your Massachusetts home. Learn more. [![ductwork](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Air-duct.gif)](http://shutterstock.com)Whether you're designing a new Massachusetts home or you're considering a substantial renovation of your current home, good [ductwork design](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-blog/duct-system-design-get-right-or-fix-earlier-faults.html) can improve your home's energy efficiency. This can ultimately lead to increased energy savings and improved indoor comfort. [![ductwork](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Air-duct.gif)](http://shutterstock.com) Quality ductwork design, expert installation and regular professional maintenance is essential to keeping your heating and cooling system operating at its peak. Your initial design considerations should account for your home's layout and size, as well as other building design concerns. Ideally, initial design plans will be in place before your home has been built, but because many building contractors don't consult with [HVAC professionals](https://bc.rodenhiser.com/rodenhiser-blog/call-rodenhiser-superior-heating-cooling-service-metrowest-boston.html), they build homes with poorly functioning ductwork that's more susceptible to leaks, fails to deliver air efficiently throughout the household, and/or has the potential to create hot and cold spots. Homeowners with these issues will often find a ductwork redesign necessary. In designing well-functioning ductwork layouts, the priority is to minimize household energy loss. Your ductwork should transfer conditioned air—the air central equipment has filtered, heated, and/or cooled—from your main system to your living spaces as directly and quickly as possible. 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