Property
Best performance with building envelope
I set the WWR to 30% for each facade and changed the window type to Dble Low-E glass. This way, each space has natural lighting but minimizes heat gain that would require more building energy consumption to regulate temperature. The double pane with Low-E coating helps insulate and trap the heat already in the building. I also set infiltration to 0.17 ACH to minimize leaks.
Best performance with building envelope + plug load efficiency and daylighting/occupancy controls
- All previous controls
- Occupancy Controls
- Plug Load Efficiency: 2.0 W/sf
- HVAC: High eff Package system
- Window Shades: 2/3 Window Height (all sides)
Best performance with building envelope + plug load efficiency and daylighting/occupancy controls + PV panels
- All previous controls
- PV Surface Coverage: 75%
- PV Payback Period: 20 years
- Panel Efficiency: 16%