[Bldg-sim] Small building that wants to get LEED Platinum

[James V Dirkes II, PE]

Dear Modelers,

 

An A/E client is pursuing a project which wants to receive LEED Platinum for
a 2,000 square foot Subway restaurant.  I don't know Subway's "back of the
house" operations, but this sounds like a small restaurant with very little
cooking, plus "normal" lights and people.

 

My client thinks that Platinum certification will probably require ~30%
improvement over the Baseline energy use.

 

My question for you is this:

Assuming that we'll use top notch envelope and lighting systems, what HVAC
system do you think will enable 30% savings for such a small building?
(Forget cost for the moment, just brainstorm!)

 

Thanks in advance.

 

The Building Performance Team
James V. Dirkes II, P.E., LEED AP
1631 Acacia Drive NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616 450 8653

 

From: bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
[mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of mike steadman
Sent: Thursday, June 24, 2010 4:19 PM
To: bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: [Bldg-sim] question

 

Hi,

 

What software do you suggest for Modeling Commercial buildings?

 

I live in Michigan work for a company doing energy audits from 5000-120000
square feet.

 

Energy Plus -over my head

equest-CA defaults

DOE 2.1 or DOE 2.2 ?

 

Would like a free option and one that I have to buy?

Thank you 

 

Mike

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