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Project self shading for separate certifications
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Cory Duggin on
We have a project that is one large structure comprised of a rail station that acts as a platform on top of which two towers sit.
Fans broken out at ARI-rated conditions
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Omar Elrawy on
Dear all, I've got the following reply during my preliminary design submittal stage: "Note that section G3.1.2.1 requires that where efficiency ratings, such as EER and COP, include fa
UFAD System: Underfloor plenum in baseline model?
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Eric Webber on
The proposed design is an Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) system utilizing an underfloor supply plenum and overhead return plenum. I am setting up the baseline model for LEED submission.
Unconditioned vs conditioned space
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Gaston Michaud on
Hello everyone, I know this topic has been addressed in several threads below, but I just want to try to have a better understanding of the subject. A conditioned space would be a space with a cool
District humidification
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Haojie Wang on
We have a project that uses on site boiler for space heating and district steam for humidification.
Interior or Exterior Lighting fixture in residential project
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by VICTOR MORENO on
We are developing a building energy modeling of a residential building based on 90.1-2007. The dwelling units have exterior areas (balconies) that have luminaires. These luminaires have to be mod
Atrium entrances
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Chilufya Lombe on
Hi, we have a large, naturally ventilated atrium in the middle of our building. All entrances to the building are via this enclosed atrium.
Task lights in college dorm
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Kathryn West on
Is this correct: If students bring their own task lights (and we don't know what they'd bring) we do not include them in our lighting power density calculation? We have fixed overhead lighting.
Baseline HVAC system choice
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Jatuwat Varodompun on
Let's Say this building is 26,000 sf which the baseline is system 5-6. What if the exception area is 10,000 sf (process load difference >10 Btu/h ft).
G3.1.1 Exception for system 3
NC-2009 EAp2:Minimum Energy Performanceposted by Haojie Wang on
We have a college building with around 50% of its floor area being a gym, which is sized to its maximum capacity during graduation.