School-building Energy-efficiency Modelling

Question

Which building choices can reduce a school's energy use while keeping rooms comfortable?

Goals

• Model heat flow and energy demand for a school building.
• Compare practical design or operating changes.

Method

Combine weather, occupancy, materials, and equipment in an energy-balance model.

• Gather or estimate geometry, insulation, schedules, and climate inputs.
• Model heating, cooling, lighting, or total energy over time.
• Change one design factor at a time and compare energy and comfort measures.