Design Journal Entry - Module 7

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Naoya Masuda
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Module 7 - Building Envelope Systems
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Wall Systems

  • Exterior Walls: The building's exterior walls are composed of high-performance insulated materials such as reinforced concrete with an EIFS (Exterior Insulation and Finish System) coating to ensure thermal efficiency. The south and east facades primarily incorporate curtain walls, allowing for increased daylight penetration while maintaining energy efficiency.

Glazing Systems

  • Windows & Curtain Walls: The curtain walls on the south and east facades feature high-performance glazing with low-emissivity (Low-E) double-pane glass with argon gas filling to reduce heat gain while maximizing natural light.
  • Skylights: Strategically placed skylights enhance daylighting in interior spaces while utilizing Laminated Low-E glass to minimize heat loss and gain.

Shading Systems

  • Roof Overhangs: The south- and east-facing roofs extend approximately 1 meter beyond the facade. This design reduces direct solar exposure, preventing excessive indoor temperature increases and decreasing the cooling load.
  • Window Shelves, Fins, and Shade Screens: Integrated shading devices, such as horizontal shelves and vertical fins, help control glare and reduce solar heat gain while maintaining views and daylighting benefits.

Floor Systems

  • Interior Floors & Slabs: The flooring system is designed with polished concrete with thermal mass properties to store and regulate heat, improving indoor thermal comfort.
  • Decks & Terraces: Outdoor terraces and decks use composite wood decking or permeable pavers to mitigate heat absorption and improve microclimate conditions around the building.

Roof Systems

  • Roofs: The roofing system includes TPO (Thermoplastic Polyolefin) membrane roofing with high reflectivity and rigid insulation panels to enhance thermal performance and reduce heat absorption.
  • Green Roofs: Selected roof areas incorporate green roofing systems with extensive green roof modules featuring sedum and drought-resistant plants, improving insulation, managing stormwater, and enhancing environmental sustainability.

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For 2 Units

Please share your design showing the features of the proposed building envelope, including the locations and characteristics of:

  • the wall and roof surfaces
  • the openings/glazed surfaces
    • windows and/or curtain walls
    • doors
    • skylights
  • any shading or sun control features

For 3 Units

  • Use your Building Element Model to create an Energy Model.
  • Submit this Energy Model to the Insight analysis tool to explore how the choices and specifications you’ve made in your Building Element Model affect the predicted energy performance.
    • Be sure to set the Operating Schedule factor tile to use the BIM value.
    • Narrow the range of values being considered for the building envelope-related factor tiles to focus on the BIM Model value or better.
  • Explore how other factors (such as Photovoltaic panel options) can further improve your building performance — by using renewable energy to complement your energy saving envelope features.
  • Share the results of your Insight optimization:
    • Include an image of the EUI meter and range indicator after you’ve made your adjustments to show what your current assumptions predict and how much potential there is for additional improvements.
    • List the key Factor Tile settings that are driving these results.

For 4 Units

  • Use one of the Daylight Analysis methods demonstrated to assess the daylighting levels available with your proposed building envelope design:
  • Choose one of these methods:
    • Option 1: Use the Revit Lighting Analysis extension to produce an Illuminance Map of one of the levels of your proposed design.
      • Be sure to watch the videos for tips about what you’ll needed to include in your building model for the lighting analysis to produce valid results. For example, you’ll need to place Rooms and Floors.
      • To analyze your model for 0 credits, be sure to choose a single level at a time and use 72 inch grid as the analysis resolution.
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      • Paste an image of the resulting Illuminance Map.
    • Option 2: Use the Revit Cloud Render tool to produce Illuminance Renderings of three key areas in your building model.
      • Place cameras in your model to create 3D camera views to be rendered.
      • Use the View > Cloud Render tool to generate Illuminance Renderings for these camera views.
      • Paste images of the Illuminance Renderings into your Design Journal posting.

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