I am doing energy model for LEED for Interiors 2009.
We work on a project that occupies 2 floors of a 7-story building. The
building has already got LEED for Core and Shell . Energy model of the
building was done using ASHRAE 90.1 2004 Appendix G. I am
using Appendix G of ASHRAE 90.1 2007 for LEED for interiors.
If my project has common HVAC system with other floors, how does the
model look for the baseline case? Do I have to model 2 stories of the
building ( my project) as a stand-alone building by AHSRAE 90.1 2007 and
other floors have to be modeled by AHSRAE 90.1 2004 ?
If I don't have enough information from Core and Shell design, can I use
only two alternatives ( actual and baseline design) for submission or I
have to submit 3 alternatives in any case?
Thank you,
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Paul Conrad
Energy EngineerCLEAResult Consulting
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September 28, 2010 - 4:34 pm
Evgenia,
I would use the model you already have, and pro-rate the amount of energy used by your floors in comparison to the entire building. If your modeling person can isolate the energy used by your two floors, that would be even better. Energy models in LEED for Interiors are technically only concerned with the area that's within your project scope and not the entire building.
Paul
Evgenia Gorbachinsky
Energy Engineering SpecialistLoftus Engineers
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October 15, 2010 - 4:16 pm
Paul,
sorry for late comments.
1. So as I understand you, in option 2 I use the entire energy model for the whole building as I have common HVAC plant with other floors, but I only make changes within my project. This is the actual design. Alternative Baseline design is the model by App G of AHSRAE 90.1 2007 (step 6A p 162 in LEED guide) . How does the baseline case (step 6) look in this case?
2. If I use only the space within my project and take existing central plant with all as built values, how is the baseline case done in this case too?
When I built an alternative baseline case, what type of system do I have to pick up? It will be a system as for 2 story-building or I have to pick the system as for 7-story building?
I am confused with interpretation. Sorry if I repeat something. I really wish to clearly understand how is correct.
Thank you,
Genia
Paul Conrad
Energy EngineerCLEAResult Consulting
346 thumbs up
October 19, 2010 - 10:42 am
Genia,
For your #1: Sort of, you build the model of the complete building and then, if possible, separate the energy used by your portion from the rest of the building. If that proves impossible, try what i've written below.
For your #2: If you model the just your area, then you need to include whatever HVAC system is being run, but you only need to account for the HVAC energy used by your portion of the building. Your baseline and proposed system types should be based on the total building area (not your portion of it)
Evgenia Gorbachinsky
Energy Engineering SpecialistLoftus Engineers
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October 20, 2010 - 8:50 am
Thank you, Paul. It is clear enough now.