[Equest-users] Voodoo (Enlightenment)

[Carol Gardner]

Go with god, son. If you want a double check on whether you made a
reasonable change vs gamed the system, hire one of us peer reviewers.
Carol

On Thu, May 20, 2010 at 7:29 AM, Eurek, John S NWO <
John.S.Eurek at usace.army.mil> wrote:

> As the one who started this post, I must say I have learned a lot.
>
> Thank you very much.
>
> What I have learned.
>
> 1. I have been misusing energy modeling.  I have been trying to use energy
> modeling for the sole purpose of earning LEED points.
>
> 2. I use it late in the design.  Late in the design I have found it easier
> to
> tweak my model instead of my design. (in order to get the desired number of
> points)
>        (I do have integrity, so it kills me to "game" the system. But with
> so few rules it wasn't hard to rationalize inputs. I go home not feeling
> proud.)
>
> 3. When the goal is a realistic energy modeling, a very good model can be
> created.  When you are simply trying to reach compliance with some code,
> the
> system can be gamed. This misuse and gaming of energy modeling is a waste
> of
> time, but this is the users (MY) fault.
>
> 4. I need to get the other departments to realize that this isn't MY
> (mechanical engineer) energy model, but OUR energy model.  (I'm trying to
> get
> my model done and the electrical engineer still doesn't have his light
> loads
> and the Architect hasn't have a final roof design.)
>
> I'm like a monkey hammering with a wrench.  The frustration was a
> misunderstanding of the tool.
>
> I hope I can get the other departments on-board and maybe start using the
> model as a design tool as it was intended.
> To those who are being asked to misuse modeling, it is rough.
>
> Once again, my frustration and stress with energy modeling was growing to
> the
> point it disturbed my sleep.  Having this discussion helped.  The most
> helpful was all the responses I received about the benefits of the proper
> use
> of energy modeling, and empathy from others who know the pain of trying to
> create a model just to earn points.
>
>
> Thank you all,
>
> John Eurek
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Carol Gardner PE
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