I would like to understand the line: the project is not required to simulate 4 baseline orientations because the building orientation is dictated by the site consideration. What does "Site Consideration" mean in this context? Does it mean when the site is small and the building takes most of the site area, then we don't rotate the baseline model? If the building is small compared to the site area (there is big empty land around the building that allows the building to rotate), then we have to rotate the baseline model in 4 orientations? Thanks for your insights.
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Paul M
March 7, 2023 - 4:07 am
I would be curious for an answer as well.
Ehab Foda
Senior ConsultantAECOM
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March 7, 2023 - 9:50 am
I recall learning on that from a colleague. This is in relation to adjacent buildings, so when you rotate the building to face certain orientation and it clashes with adjacent ones then this orientation is not possible to adopt.
Marcus Sheffer
LEED Fellow7group / Energy Opportunities
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March 7, 2023 - 10:07 am
Yes. If the building is located in an urban context surrounded by other buildings then no rotation is required. If the building is located in an area where the building is not surrounded by other buildings then you must rotate the baseline. This is what they mean by site considerations.