Print this page Pre-Design Energy Analysis
Lee Layton, P.E.
Course Outline
This course is intended to help you know what type of information to give the energy consultant and what results to expect. The types of pre-design energy analyses are described and tips for presenting results are also discussed. Chapter One begins with a look at the different types of pre-design energy analysis procedures. Chapter Two covers the data requirements necessary for an energy analysis, and Chapter Three explains the methods to analyze the data and to determine the most energy efficient concept for the facility.
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz at the end, which is designed to enhance the understanding of the course materials.
Learning Objective
After taking this course you should,
- Know the benefits of an pre-design energy analysis;
- Know how to use a baseline analysis;
- Know how to perform a load elimination analysis;
- Understand the benefits of a sensitivity analysis;
- Be able to explain how peak demand is measured;
- Know how to present pre-design energy analysis information;
- Understand how to use ECM’s;
- Know how to set performance goals; and
- Understand what is meant by a building’s form and fabric.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for those who are involved in the design and operation of facilities and are concerned about energy consumption.
Benefit to Attendees
Energy costs are rising and any new structure should be designed to maximum energy conservation measures. Taking this course will give you insight into methods to reduce energy consumption in new facilities.
Course Introduction
When contemplating the design of a new facility, the future energy consumption of the facility should be considered in the early stages of the design. One way to do this is with a pre-design energy analysis.
A pre-design energy analysis uses general information about a building and site to estimate energy performance, characterize energy uses, and identify potential energy savings opportunities for a new building. The objective is to use results to develop design concepts that minimize energy loads and costs from the outset. Results also provide important guidance for setting energy performance goals. At this early stage in the design process, the building siting, orientation, zoning, internal organization, massing, and appearance of the facade can be manipulated to maximize performance without adding significant cost.
Energy cost is also closely related to energy performance. Energy cost savings form the basis for earning LEED points under the Energy and Atmosphere credit. A comprehensive pre-design energy analysis provides a head start for the simulation work required to calculate LEED points throughout the design process.
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Course Summary
When designing a new facility, it is important to quantify the energy performance, characterize energy uses, and identify potential energy savings opportunities for a new building. The objective is to use results to develop design concepts that minimize energy loads and costs.
Results also provide important guidance for setting energy performance goals. At this early stage in the design process, the building siting, orientation, zoning, internal organization, massing, and appearance of the facade can be manipulated to maximize performance without adding significant cost.
This course has reviewed the types of information needed to make pre-design energy analysis and the various tools to use to estimate building performance. Hopefully this information will aid you in improving the efficiency and comfort of new facilities.
Quiz
Once you finish studying the above course content, you need to take a quiz to obtain the PDH credits.
DISCLAIMER: The materials contained in the online course are not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of PDH Center or any other person/organization named herein. The materials are for general information only. They are not a substitute for competent professional advice. Application of this information to a specific project should be reviewed by a registered architect and/or professional engineer/surveyor. Anyone making use of the information set forth herein does so at their own risk and assumes any and all resulting liability arising therefrom.
