Building Envelope Systems

Scenario 0: Baseline Scenario

Modifications:

  1. Operating Schedule to 12/5

Impacted EUI: -6.07 kBtu / ft2 /yr

  1. Roof Construction to R38

Impacted EUI: -0.93 kBtu / ft2 /yr

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Scenario 1: Building Envelope-Related Design Decisions

Modifications:

  1. Construction Wall - R38 Wood

Impacted EUI: -2.95 kBtu / ft2 /yr

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  1. Window-to-Wall Ratio for each orientation:
    1. North: 80%. Impacted EUI: -0.09 kBtu / ft2 /yr
    2. South: 95%. Impacted EUI: -2.01 kBtu / ft2 /yr
    3. East: 95%. Impacted EUI: -2.58 kBtu / ft2 /yr
    4. West: 30%. Impacted EUI: -0.60 kBtu / ft2 /yr
  2. Window shades for each orientation:
    1. North: BIM Impacted EUI: -0.09 kBtu / ft2 /yr
    2. South: BIM Impacted EUI: -2.01 kBtu / ft2 /yr
    3. East: BIM. Impacted EUI: -2.58 kBtu / ft2 /yr
    4. West: BIM Impacted EUI: -0.60 kBtu / ft2 /yr
  3. Thermal Properties of Glazing Surfaces for each orientation
    1. North: Trp LoE Impacted EUI: -0.09 kBtu / ft2 /yr
    2. South: Trp LoE. Impacted EUI: -2.01 kBtu / ft2 /yr
    3. East: Trp LoE. Impacted EUI: -2.58 kBtu / ft2 /yr
    4. West: Trp LoE. Impacted EUI: -0.60 kBtu / ft2 /yr
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Result: 53.1 kBtu/SF/yr predicted mean EUI

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Scenario 2: Power and Lighting Measures

Modifications:

  1. Plug Load Efficiency: 0.6 W/sf

Impacted EUI: -4.59 kBtu / ft2 /yr

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  1. Lighting Efficiency: 0.3 W/sf

Impacted EUI: -4.98 kBtu / ft2 /yr

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  1. Daylighting & Occupancy Controls: Daylightning / Occupancy Controls

Impacted EUI: -1.11 kBtu / ft2 /yr

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Result: 44.8 kBtu/SF/yr predicted mean EUI

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Scenario 3: Photovoltaic Panels

Modifications:

  1. Surface Coverage: 90%

Impacted EUI: -20.93 kBtu / ft2 /yr

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  1. Panel Efficiency: 20.4%

Impacted EUI: -23.28 kBtu / ft2 /yr

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  1. Payback Limit: 30 yr

Impacted EUI: -52.39 kBtu / ft2 /yr

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Result: 53.1 kBtu/SF/yr

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