ENERGY MODELING: A TUTORIAL AND INTRODUCTION …

1 ENERGY modeling : A TUTORIAL AND INTRODUCTION TO eQUEST Michael Knox Graduate Student Department of Construction Management 291 W Laurel St. Guggenheim Hall Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado 80523 720-935-3994 Caroline Clevenger Assistant Professor Department of Construction Management 291 W Laurel St. Guggenheim Hall Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado 80523 970-491-7963 May 2013 2 ABSTRACT Buildings consume over 70% of all electricity in the United States. It is critical for project teams to have the ability to evaluate and assess performance throughout a project s life-cycle. ENERGY modeling is a process that enables decision-makers to estimate performance, compare impacts, and select among viable design alternatives. modeling building performance, however, is complex, and requires numerous inputs and assumptions.

INTRODUCTION ... factors, such as material selection, mechanical and electrical systems, solar orientation, climate, ... energy use of a building and also how they can aid in making design decisions. Sample answers provided in the answer key are for Austin, Texas.

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