Practice Exercise - Module 3

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Module 3 - Project Goals Targets & Strategies
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List your three or four guiding design goals using this format for each goal:

Goal 1: Net Zero Energy

  • Measure:
    • Energy consumption vs. energy production (kWh/year). This could also be expressed as an annual energy balance where the building produces as much energy as it consumes.
  • Targets:
    • Achieve a balance between energy consumption and production (Minimum 25% energy surplus).
    • Achieve true Net Zero Energy (100% of energy demand met by on-site renewable sources).
  • Strategies:
    • Incorporate solar panels or photovoltaic (PV) systems on the roof or other building surfaces to generate electricity from renewable sources.
    • Implement high-performance building insulation and airtightness to reduce energy consumption for heating and cooling, and design passive strategies for temperature regulation.

Goal 2: Energy Efficient

  • Measure:
    • Energy Use Intensity (EUI – kBtu/sq ft/year)
  • Targets:
    • Reduce energy use by at least 25% below the baseline code requirements or typical building energy use.
    • Achieve a 40% reduction in energy use compared to standard building benchmarks.
  • Strategies:
    • Design for optimal daylighting to minimize artificial lighting needs, utilizing smart window systems that control glare and heat gain/loss based on time of day and seasons.
    • Implement energy-efficient HVAC systems, including heat recovery ventilators and/or geo-thermal systems for heating and cooling.

Goal 3: Biomimetic Use

  • Measure:
    • Degree of biomimicry applied in design solutions, which could be a qualitative assessment or an index score based on principles of biomimicry (material choice, structural efficiency, natural cooling).
  • Targets:
    • Incorporate at least one biomimetic design strategy or natural form/structure into the building
    • Utilize biomimicry throughout the design, from material selection to energy efficiency systems inspired by natural processes.
  • Strategies:
    • Design the façade using principles of natural shading or ventilation inspired by natural organisms
    • Incorporate biomimetic materials that can adapt to environmental conditions, like building skins that adjust insulation properties based on temperature or moisture levels