[Bldg-sim] LEED project - maximum limit allowed to simplified wall azimuth.

Fri Dec 16 06:43:01 PST 2016

We are on the same page.

A friend once said (probably quoting someone else), "Become good, then
better, then best. After that, set a new standard for 'best'."

On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 9:20 AM, Andrew S. Hoover via Bldg-sim <
bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org> wrote:

> Agree with everything you say below.  Reasonably achievable is probably
> the best, lol.  Just wanted to emphasize getting reasonably achievable is
> the goal not just getting done.
>
>
>
> *From:* Jim Dirkes [mailto:jim at buildingperformanceteam.com]
> *Sent:* Friday, December 16, 2016 8:47 AM
> *To:* Andrew S. Hoover <andyhoover at thebestconsultant.com>
> *Cc:* bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
>
> *Subject:* Re: [Bldg-sim] LEED project - maximum limit allowed to
> simplified wall azimuth.
>
>
>
> Andrew,
>
> Not trying to be difficult here, but it might be better to substitute
> "reasonable" or "representative" for "accurate". From a certain perspective
> none of our energy models are accurate. Especially for Appendix G
> comparisons of new building designs, there are so many variables which are
> not known with high confidence!
>
>
>
> What's the infiltration rate - really?
>
> What is the occupancy or lighting or plug load diversity - really?
>
> What is the part load performance - as installed?
>
> etc.
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> I'm always glad to learn of research which quantifies the impact of topics
> about which I have a gut check, but don't have time to actually
> investigate.  The paper Nick cited would be one of them. Those ASHRAE
> people are also pretty good at doing their homework when writing standards
> such as 90.1, too.
>
>
>
> I ALWAYS attempt to input the best available information, using a good
> understanding of building science, physics and heat transfer. Nonetheless,
> I also realize that there are dozens of variables that will not match with
> actual operation.
>
>
>
> p.s., I used 16 facets for my last round tower just to be more confident :)
>
> [image: Inline image 2]
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> On Fri, Dec 16, 2016 at 6:12 AM, Andrew S. Hoover via Bldg-sim <
> bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org> wrote:
>
> Can does not mean you will have an accurate model.  All too often the
> questions are about what can or what must I do and not about what is best
> to do.
>
>
>
> *From:* Bldg-sim [mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] *On
> Behalf Of *Leonard Sciarra via Bldg-sim
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 15, 2016 1:05 PM
> *To:* bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Subject:* Re: [Bldg-sim] LEED project - maximum limit allowed to
> simplified wall azimuth.
>
>
>
> Julian –
>
>
>
> The text is written to include 45 degrees.  So if they are 45 degrees,
> then you can make it a square, although the exception was intended for
> curved surfaces.
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>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
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> *From:* Bldg-sim [mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org
> <bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org>] *On Behalf Of *via Bldg-sim
> *Sent:* Thursday, December 15, 2016 11:17 AM
> *To:* bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> *Subject:* [Bldg-sim] LEED project - maximum limit allowed to simplified
> wall azimuth.
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
>
>
> Does anyone know how to interpret “no more than 45 degrees” of exception
> 5.b - table G3.1 (90.1-2007/2010/2013) ? :
>
>
>
> *5.  Building Envelope*
>
> All components of the building envelope in the proposed design shall be
> modeled as shown on architectural drawings or as built for existing
> building envelopes.
>
>
>
> *Exceptions:*
>
> b. Exterior surfaces whose azimuth orientation and tilt differ by no more
> than 45 degrees and are otherwise the same may be described as either a
> single surface or by using multipliers.
>
>
>
> Because “no more than 45 degree” include 45 degree, does the exception
> still apply if the azimuth of two walls is exactly 45 degrees?
>
> In other words, considering a LEED project, can a perfect octagonal
> building shape be modeled as a square building (as long as they have the
> same floor area and the 8 walls have a similar construction) ?
>
>
>
> Thanks
>
>
>
> Julien
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