 to demonstrate energy efficiency design strategies in a place that is a literal and symbolic gateway to knowledge in the community. Assembly buildings such as auditoriums and arenas have very specific and oftentimes intensive energy requirements tied closely to time of use.
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can reach temperatures that are nearly 100°F above the ambient
temperature. A cool roof, by contrast, stays at or near the ambient
temperature due to the characteristics of its outer layer.
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, yet easy to use building energy use analysis tool which provides professional-level results with an affordable level of effort.
This freeware tool was designed to allow you to perform detailed analysis of today's state-of-the-art building design technologies using today's most sophisticated building energy use simulation techniques but without requiring extensive experience in the "art" of building performance modeling. This is accomplished by combining a building creation wizard, an energy efficiency measure (EEM) wizard and a graphical results display module with an enhanced DOE-2-derived building energy use simulation program.
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typically consumes more energy than any other
end use. Consequently, the design team for the Multi-Agency Library at
the College of the Desert decided to take advantage of the abundant
natural light available in this desert climate to reduce energy use.
This strategy directly resulted in strong architectural elements that
delineate the building, making it a readily identifiable icon for the
college campus and the surrounding community.
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| published Monday, September 02, 2002 |
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energy design approach, designers can
cost-effectively lower building operating costs while improving
workers’ comfort and boosting productivity.
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| published Thursday, August 01, 2002 |
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for the Santa Ana Police Headquarters focused on their
unique opportunities for reducing energy use at this round-the-clock
facility, which includes a holding facility.
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| published Monday, July 01, 2002 |
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in the desert above the Mojave River, the new
Learning Resource Center at Victor Valley Community College provides
more reading and study areas, book stacks, conference rooms and offices
to the college’s existing library. The building’s form (including its
central skylight, roof monitors, and angled shading devices) provides
dramatic natural lighting in the addition’s reading areas.
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| published Saturday, March 02, 2002 |
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of the Daylighting Designer’s Toolkit, designers can improve the visual environment, create a higher-quality space, and lower energy costs for buildings.
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| published Saturday, February 02, 2002 |
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are appropriate for all building
types, but some are especially useful for particular buildings. This
Design Brief reminds designers and builders of opportunities they
should consider in each of their projects.
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| published Tuesday, January 01, 2002 |
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early in a project can lead to design
solutions that, though they appear simple, significantly improve
building energy performance.
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Library in Ventura, Calif., integrates
state-of-the-art energy-conserving design into a new joint-use public
and high school library. The project demonstrates how to create
buildings that are comfortable, environmentally responsible, and
economical to operate.
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