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Michael Street
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Annual energy use comparison of two multifamily home types: ICF and wood frame. Use Phase energy scope: HVAC system (occupancy schedule, nat./mech. Ventilation, heat transfer) Lighting (internal, external, task) DHW Outlet load
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Available Fuel TypesElectricity ShapeL shaped Total Floor area1076 m^2 Number of floors4 Opaque Façade area801.4 m^2 Glazing to solid wall ratio18%
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ICFWOOD FRAME 0.56 ACH used Design Builder calculated PHX: R-22.71 CHI: R-22.71 0.7 ACH used Minimum code standards (ASHRAE 90.1-2007) PHX: R-13 walls, R-38 roof CHI: R-13 + R c.i. -13 walls, R-38 roof
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CHICAGOPHOENIX Heating driven climate Climate Zone 3 Cold-wet Weather data provided by DOE Cooling driven climate Climate Zone 5 Hot-dry Weather data provided by DOE
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Design Builder software Site orientation Averaging Comparing
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Occupant schedules Variation of electricity usage Thermal mass optimization Measured data i.e. infiltration rates for multifamily buildings
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Remove mech. ventilation Re-zoning of building floors Zone scheduling Next step?
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