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Comprehensive Building Studio
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The Carbon Neutral Design Project:

Carbon Neutral Teaching: Curriculum Materials Development

Chris Theis
School of Architecture, Louisiana State University

Comprehensive Architectural Design Studio
Senior Studio

Schematic Design - Resource Consumption

Resource Consumption
The image above illustrates some of the
performance simulation graphs for the project.

Design Performance Objective

Comprehensive Building Design Project:
William M Colmer Visitors Center and Park Headquarters

Student: Amy Fruge

Software/Tools:

LEED®

eQuest

Ecotect

EnergyPlus (w/ SketchUp)

Fall 2007 Arch. 5001 (UG) Comprehensive Architectural Design Studio

Part 6 - Schematic Design - Resource Consumption

This image illustrates the results of the schematic design phase and the tools
used to measure and simulate building performance.

Investigative Strategy

Use the LEED® checklist and the eQuest computer program to monitor
building performance throughout the schematic design phase.

Evaluation Process

Appropriate and accurate interpretation and application of measurement tools.

Evaluative Criteria

Accurate modeling of schematic design and understanding of the outcomes.

Cautions - Possible Confusions

The eQuest simulation program is a powerful tool, but it has a rather cumbersome modeling tool. Students often get frustrated with this (we’ve had better results recently with Ecotect and EnergyPlus plugin for SketchUp). Also, students often need help in selecting the proper values to input.

Range of Applicability in terms of CLIMATE

This type of project responded to the HOT HUMID climate zone in this instance, but it can easily be modified to suit any climate type.

Range of Applicability in terms of TYPE

This type of approach is suitable for any scale or type of building.

Reference Material

Various modeling tools: eQuest, Ecotect, EnergyPlus plugin for SketchUp.
http://doe2.com/equest/index.html
www.ecotect.com
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/ energyplus/openstudio.cfm
Stein, Reynolds, Grondzik, Kwok. Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings.

Duration of Exercise

Approximately one week.

Degree of Difficulty / Previous Knowledge Required

Moderately difficult. Depends on the students familiarity with the simulation tool used.