[Equest-users] Baseline Modelling

[Ramana Koti]

Mallikarjuna,

Are you modeling this for design development or LEED E&A credits? If you're
doing it for LEED submittal, then you have to follow the Appendix G,
Performance Rating Method of ASHRAE 90.1-2004 (I don't know if things are
the same for LEED for Schools V3).

I don't think wizard mode defaults in eQUEST are set to be ASHRAE baseline
settings, you'd want to develop constructions for walls, roof, glazing,
floor in the detailed edit mode as per ASHRAE baseline assembly
requirements. The settings for your proposed design would be based on your
actual design and will usually differ from the baseline requirements. You'd
want to enter them accurately to take credit for your design, especially if
your design is better than baseline requirements.

Your CFM/SF or CFM/Person would depend on the HVAC design parameters, demand
controlled ventilatoin etc.

RAMANA KOTI  Assoc. ASHRAE LEED® AP
Sustainable Building Analyst

ELEMENTS division of BNIM architects
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Kansas City Missouri 64105

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On Fri, Jun 19, 2009 at 8:22 AM, Mallikarjuna MO
<mallikarjuna.mo at setty.com>wrote:

>  Hi All,
>
> I am new to eQuest. I am modeling a new building elementary school which
> has 3 levels approximately 84000 SF.I have construction details, with MEP
> details. For construction of baseline model we have to follow the ASHRAE
> standards? If Yes the construction materials and window sizing should we
> follow as per ASHRAE (wizard mode default)? Or we have to follow same
> material and window sizing for both baseline and proposed?. Can we increase
> minimum design air flow(CFM/SF) from 0.5 which is default, can I increase
> that number to 1 in baseline?.
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> Any help would is greatly appreciated.
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> Regards,
>
> Mallikarjuna
>
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