[Bldg-sim] Glas Curtain Wall - Appendix G

[Matthew Higgins]

Has anyone modeled, submitted, and certified a LEED building with a 
glass curtain wall?

I ask because I am wondering how to treat the curtain wall in the 
baseline model. I've tried two scenarios thus far and there is a 10% 
consumption difference between them. The only thing that differs between 
the two is that the lower consuming model has a 40% window-to-wall area 
where the other is still a glass curtain wall, but using Appendix G 
window properties. And to put this in perspective the curtain wall is 
facing NNE and is 3 stories high.

I would also truly appreciate any reference to a LEED CIR regarding this 
issue, if there is one.

-- 
Matthew Higgins, LEED AP
Technical Specialist
Environmental Dynamics, Inc.
Architecture and Sustainability Consulting Services
505.242.2851