Practice Exercise: Building Envelope Systems

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Perez, Jose Alan
  1. Use Insight to Explore the Impact of Building Envelope-Related Design Decisions
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    1. Thermal Properties of Wall Surface (Wall Construction) for all orientations
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    2. Glazing % (Window-to-Wall Ratio) for each orientation (North, South, East, West)
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    3. Thermal Properties of Glazing Surfaces for each orientation
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  2. Use Insight to Explore the Potential Impact of Power and Lighting Measures (versus Building Envelope Measures)
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    1. Plug Load Efficiency (the equipment and appliances that draw power)
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    2. Lighting Efficiency (based on the efficiency of the lighting fixtures)
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    3. Daylighting & Occupancy Controls
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  3. Use Insight to Explore the Benefits of Adding Photovoltaic Panels to Your Design
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    1. Surface Coverage
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    2. Panel Efficiency
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    3. Payback Limit (how many years you will allow for the panels to pay for themselves
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