Important decisions made during pre-design and conceptual design can have a big impact on operational energy use in the finished building. Quick and simple energy analysis during these phases can provide valuable information at little cost and at a time when design changes are much more easily accomplished. However, early energy analysis is not yet standard practice in the design of nonresidential buildings. In this presentation, Erik Kolderup and Dimitri Contoyannis, HVAC engineers and energy modelers, will discuss lessons learned from a recent US Department of Energy (US-DOE) funded survey of architects that looked at current energy modeling practices. They will also provide guidance on integrating energy analysis in early design, including discussion of analysis roles for both architects and specialists. Their guidance draws on best practice guidelines found in the new AIA guide Integrating Performance Simulation in the Design Process and ASHRAE Standard 209-2018 Energy Simulation Aided Design for Buildings Except Low Rise Residential Buildings.
This is part 3 of 4 of AIA SF COTE's Series on Building Performance.