Discussion on use of the Integrative Design Process (a new credit in LEED v4) to get to high levels of sustainable performance using a LEED Platinum project as an example
15. Energy Modeling
• Key to High Performance
• Important to understand interaction
• Many approximations – manage expectations
• Know limits of software
• Understand gross assumptions!
• Move from isolated evaluations to bundling
• Set early goals – Measure against them often!
18. Why kBtu/sf
• ASHRAE currently uses energy cost
• Dollars reflect some local energy utilization
and market conditions
• Suppressed sources can obscure signals
– Natural Gas
– Renewable Energy (Wind or Solar)
• Need to measure true performance
• Location, Location, Location
– 28 kBtu/sf means something in Iowa
– What about Portland?
44. REPLICATION INNOVATION
• Operable Windows • Weather Station
• Building Automation System Alert
• Systems Tie-In
• Cost Effective
NATURAL VENTILATION
45. REPLICATION INNOVATION
• Good Thermal Envelope
• Cost Effective Precast
• Thermal Bridging Mitigation
• Non-Conductive Precast System
• Material Duality
ENVELOPE
46. REPLICATION INNOVATION
• Passive Strategies
• Geothermal
• Energy Recovery
• Occupancy Sensors Per Workstation
• Demand Controlled Ventilation
• Building Automation System
• Photovoltaic Panels
ENERGY STRATEGIES
47. 19.1%
of Building Energy Use
RENEWABLE ENERGY
REPLICATION INNOVATION
• Passive First • Employ Loads Efficiently
• Employ as Funding Becomes
Available
48. Energy Monitoring
LEED Measurement &
Verification
Electrical Circuits Monitored
• Lighting
• Plug Loads
• Mechanical Equipment
• General Building Loads
• IT Equipment
Geothermal Loop
Data Collected by Capitol
Complex Energy Management
System
REPLICATION INNOVATION
• Ensures Intended Operation
• Identifies Additional Savings
• Provides Research and
Demonstration Data
53. MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION
Second Year M&V Results:
• Design Estimated Model EUI – with PV 28.1
• Monitored EUI – with PV 16.7
• Monitored EUI – without PV 21.2
Conclusions:
• Model over predicted pumping energy – software limited
• Model slightly over predicted lighting savings
• Plug loads are significantly lower than design expectations
• Corrected energy model tracks actual use well
• Tools supported good decision making!
Energy Star = 100
54. Awards and Recognitions
• AIA Committee On The Environment
– Top 10 Green Building Award 2012
– Top 10 Plus in 2014
• ASHRAE Technology Award
– Second Place in 2014
• AIA Central States Region Merit Award
• AIA Iowa Merit Award
• Des Moines’ Environmental Impact Awards
– Built Environment Award