Building Envelope Systems

Submitted By
Marcella Li

Starting Scenario:

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1. Analyze the Initial Building Model

After changing the operating schedule to 12/5 and the roof to R38:

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2. Explore the Impact of Building Envelope-Related Design Decisions

After changing WWR (for West and East only) and Wall Construction

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3. Power and Lighting Measures

After applying the three recommended changes

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Changing the plug load efficiency and lighting efficiency ranges made the largest impact on the predicted mean EUI.

4. Explore the Benefits of Adding Photovoltaic Panels

After adding/adjusting the PV options, the mean BTU became negative.

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