Claire Smythe

Property

Best performance with building envelope

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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

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  • 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

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  • All previous controls
  • PV Surface Coverage: 75%
  • PV Payback Period: 20 years
  • Panel Efficiency: 16%