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

[James V Dirkes II, PE]

Thanks to all who responded.  Your comments were very helpful!

 

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

 

From: Carol Gardner [mailto:cmg750 at gmail.com] 
Sent: Monday, July 12, 2010 12:08 PM
To: Eric O'Neill
Cc: James V Dirkes II, PE; bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: Re: [Bldg-sim] Small building that wants to get LEED Platinum

 

Hi James,

Sounds like fun and you're getting all kinds of cool ideas!

There is a locally owned pizza parlor here in Portland that has done many
inventive things. Below is the like that you can read at your leisure. They
have great pizza, too!

Hot Lips Pizza:
http://www.hotlipspizza.com/about/sustainability/greenpower.html

The page you'll open to covers a cool sounding refrigeration technology.
They quote a 30% energy savings just from using it. There's a lot more on
their website including the use of locally grown organic ingredients,
sustaining bees, composting, etc., etc. I'm sure you'll find some ideas
applicable to Subway's, if not all of them.

It would be fun to hear how this turns out for you. Maybe you can make a
presentation at IBPSA's conference or an ASHRAE conference or somewhere.

Cheers,
Carol




On Mon, Jul 12, 2010 at 7:03 AM, Eric O'Neill <elo at michaelsengineering.com>
wrote:

I'm assuming this is in Michigan. I'd bet on CO2 ventilation control
(although I'm not sure what the exhaust requirements are). You may even only
need a single CO2 sensor, although it will make control system selection a
little more interesting. Avoid in-slab radiant - night setback will be
important. An energy recovery unit may work out as well (~5 year payback?),
considering the high occupant density, cold winters, and humid summers
(Michigan makes you appreciate the blue sky). 

 

Sounds like one that you can have a little more fun with though, so some of
the other more creative ideas may work out well too. Good luck.

 

Eric

 

From: bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
[mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of James V Dirkes
II, PE
Sent: Saturday, July 10, 2010 11:36 AM


To: bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: [Bldg-sim] Small building that wants to get LEED Platinum

 

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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Carol Gardner PE

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