[Bldg-sim] Masonry Heater and LEED

[Jim Dirkes]

What is a masonry heater?

 

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James V. Dirkes II, P.E., BEMP , LEED AP
1631 Acacia Drive NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
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From: bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
[mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Karen Walkerman
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 4:21 PM
To: bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: [Bldg-sim] Masonry Heater and LEED

 

Hi,

 

I have a LEED project that is utilizing a VRV system to provide heating and
cooling.  The building also has a masonry heater that the users will use
often as a heat source and for cooking.  I'm completing a LEED model for
this project and I'm not sure how to approach the baseline heating systems.
The building has a fully functional VRV system - this would lead to choosing
System 4 - PSZ-HP.  However, the users will use the masonry heater for heat
whenever they can.  This might lead to choosing System 3, and using a
boiler.  Any thoughts or experience with similar projects?

 

Thanks,

 

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Karen

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