Module 3: Design Project Check-In: Project Goals, Targets, & Strategies

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Module 3 - Project Goals Targets & Strategies

Goal 1: Optimize Energy Use (Lighting, Heating & Cooling)

  • Measure:  EUI, PV Energy, and Payback Period
  • Targets:
    • 20 -30% EUI reductions
    • 2030 Architecture
    • Net Zero
  • Strategies:
    • Use of photovoltaic roof panels
    • use of adaptive exterior façade panels
    • Solar energy use
    • Building orientation and layout to the sun
    • Smart building lighting controls
    • Plug load efficiency
    • Building Operating schedule
    • HVAC system

Goal 2: Optimize Building Space & Materials

  • Measure:  Life-cycle costs, EUI, PV Energy, and Payback Period
  • Targets:
    • 20% material recycling
    • 2030 Architecture
    • LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction
  • Strategies:
    • Use of recycled material
    • Optimize building space occupancy
    • Proper material selection
    • No space wastage and recycled materials
    • Clear spaces
    • Aesthetics

Goal 3: Optimize Site

  • Measure:  Solar Analysis, EUI, PV Energy, and Payback Period
  • Targets:
    • 20 -30% EUI reductions
    • 2030 Architecture
    • LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction
  • Strategies:
    • Proper site selection
    • Green spaces
    • Rain water collection and storage

Goal 4: Buildability & Resiliency

  • Measure:  Building Cost, Schedule, Life-cycle Costs
  • Targets:
    • 100 year building design life
    • 2030 Architecture
    • LEED v4 for Building Design and Construction
  • Strategies:
    • Durability
    • Safety
    • Economy