![]() Is there a way to mitigate this high up-front cost? I tend to think so. It becomes even more of an effort when a LEED or CHPS analysis is required, because a baseline building must be managed in addition to the proposed building. After all, the effort required to incorporate all the details necessary for a truly meaningful building energy model is considerable: among other tasks, drawings must be analyzed, floor plans traced, constructions figured out, equipment, lighting and HVAC schedules accounted for and occupancies determined – and in pre-design, much of this is a guess at best. The expense argument cannot be entirely denied. Unfortunately, however, these benefits are frequently forgone in favor of short-term cost savings. ![]() Sometimes it is even possible to identify additional construction capital by evaluating alternative approaches. There are potentially significant operating cost savings to be had by a building owner for years following the design and construction, not to mention increased environmental sustainability and occupant comfort. Substantial long-term benefits can be obtained when using building energy modeling to inform the design process. ![]()
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