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    actually nick, i agree with you.  since i don't design lighting
    systems i always ask the lighting designer which method they're
    using before i start building a model.  almost all of the lighting
    designer's i've worked with use the whole building area method,
    though as you point out the space-by-space method can actually do a
    bit better for energy savings.<br>
    <br>
    my point is that there isn't a mandate to use either the
    space-by-space or whole building area method and there is no
    justification as far as 90.1-200x is concerned for a usgbc reviewer
    to claim that the space-by-space method be used.  the requirement
    per 90.1 is that the method be consistent in both the proposed and
    baseline models.  space-by-space in both or whole building in both. 
    this is what i've had to point out to reviewer's when i've received
    comments.  just quote chapter & verse to show that the method
    (space-by-space or whole building) used meets the 90.1 app g
    requirement and is applied the same in both models.<br>
    <br>
    as far as comcheck, comcheck reports from lighting designers are
    only as good as the individual filling them out.  i've had lighting
    designers (with all of their extra letters including pe after their
    names) fill them out incorrectly.  i.e. not having all the lighting
    fixtures the same in drawing schedules as input into comcheck, not
    having same number of fixtures in drawings and in comcheck, not
    having the same floor areas in drawings and in comcheck, and worst
    of all, not using the same methodology in comcheck that they've used
    to design the lighting system in the first place.   yes, i've seen
    comcheck reports that indicate space-by-space when the lighting
    designer has told me whole building method.  and vice versa.  so i
    always end up confirming my lighting take-offs (from the lighting
    plans) and methodology with the lighting designer/electrical
    engineer and their comcheck report.<br>
    <br>
    On 5/22/12 3:58 PM, Nick Caton wrote:
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        <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Hmm,
            I think I’m on the fence here. 
            <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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            My practice is identical to Vikram’s description for both
            energy modeling and when documenting compliance for my
            lighting designs:  Choose whatever method you wish, but
            always use the same approach for baseline and proposed. 
            This is pretty clear outside of Appendix G, when documenting
            compliance.  For modeling, I don’t use either approach
            predominantly – it depends on the project.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Since
            Patrick is pushing one side, I’ll play devil’s advocate =): 
            I can affirm I’ve used “whole building” averaged LPD in
            proposed models for successful LEED submission without
            incident multiple times, documenting that clearly along the
            way, but I was using “whole building” for the baseline as
            well in each instance.  I do not personally read 90.1 or
            LEED to explicitly require LPD be defined with
            space-by-space for a proposed model.  Patrick, I just
            checked each of your citations and the only specific call
            for either method is when the lighting system has not been
            designed, in which case the whole building approach is
            prescribed.  Keep in mind both methods should sum to the
            same total installed watts for the proposed design.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Back
            to the neutral perspective:  I’ll emphasis I do use both
            approaches.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">To
            Oscar’s case:  My general experience has been the whole
            building method is less generous in net allowable watts when
            you run the numbers both ways.  In other words, you may
            stand to earn more LEED points by making your baseline more
            detailed, using space by space.  My suggestion for Oscar is
            to simply go with the reviewer’s flow and possibly walk away
            with another point tucked under your arm… it’ll probably be
            a similar amount of effort on your part relative to
            composing an opposing response, and you won’t have to worry
            about the reviewer disagreeing =). 
            <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">I
            agree space-by-space is ‘better’ for that reason alone – if
            different at all, it tends to yield a better performance
            rating.  I will acknowledge space-by-space is also “more
            accurate,” notably so if you’re simultaneously defining
            distinct & accurate lighting schedules space-by-space,
            but whether the corresponding additional time investment and
            resulting “accuracy boost” are advantageous for a given LEED
            model is a toss-up.  I personally feel the role accuracy
            plays in a LEED model is often overblown to a point of
            silliness, but that’s a personal call we each need to make
            and a whole ‘nother discussion.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">Hot
            related tip:  energy modelers and MEP designers alike need
            to be aware of COMcheck.  I find it an invaluable time saver
            for speeding up takeoffs for whole bldg & space by space
            calcs, and it’s only as costly as eQuest.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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        <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">~Nick<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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          <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Stylus
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                CATON, P.E.</span></b><b><span
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            <p class="MsoNormal"><b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext">From:</span></b><span
style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:windowtext">
                <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated" href="mailto:equest-users-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org">equest-users-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org</a>
                [<a class="moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:equest-users-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org">mailto:equest-users-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org</a>]
                <b>On Behalf Of </b>Patrick J. O'Leary, Jr.<br>
                <b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:49 PM<br>
                <b>To:</b> Sami, Vikram<br>
                <b>Cc:</b> eQuest Users; Oscar B.<br>
                <b>Subject:</b> Re: [Equest-users] Building area method
                ASHRAE 90.1<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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        <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal">as long as a lighting system has been
          designed:<br>
          <br>
          according to ashrae/appendix g the uniform/whole building
          method applies a uniform lpd to the BASELINE building only
          while the PROPOSED uses what is designed - so long as the
          design is based on the whole building area method.  the lpd of
          the PROPOSED design should not be applied uniformly to the
          PROPOSED building simulation.  <br>
          <br>
          see appendix g, table g3.1, section 6 lighting, subsection b,
          page 173 (2004), page 179 (2007).  user's manual pages g-17/18
          (2004 & 2007)<br>
          <br>
          i would suggest to quote table g3.1 when replying to the
          reviewer's comment.  i have had reviewer's tell me i have to
          use the space-by-space method in a simulation for both
          proposed and baseline buildings.  this is not correct.  what
          is correct is that the simulation reflect the methodology used
          by the lighting designer.  if the lighting design is based on
          the whole building method then the whole building method
          maximum lpd is used in the BASELINE building.  if the design
          is based on the space-by-space method then the space-by-space
          maximum lpd for each space type is used in the BASELINE
          building.  in either case the PROPOSED building should reflect
          what is designed.  by 'what is designed' i mean look at the
          lighting plans, lighting schedules, and enter the lpd for each
          space/zone (thermal block) based on the number of fixtures,
          watts per fixture, and square feet of space.<br>
          <br>
          <br>
          <br>
          On 5/22/12 2:15 PM, Sami, Vikram wrote: <o:p></o:p></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">The
            building area method applies a uniform LPD to the entire
            building. If you do that in your baseline, you need to apply
            a uniform LPD to you proposed building too. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
        <p class="MsoNormal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">In
            general, I don’t recommend using the building are method –
            the space by space method is a better approach.
          </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
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          <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span
style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:gray">Vikram
                Sami</span></b><span
style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:gray">,
              LEED AP BD+C</span><o:p></o:p></p>
          <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:gray">Sustainable
              Design Analyst</span><o:p></o:p></p>
          <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span
style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:gray">1315
              Peachtree St. NE, Atlanta, GA 30309</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";color:gray">t:
              404-443-7462    f:
            </span><span
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                <b>On Behalf Of </b>Oscar B.<br>
                <b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, May 22, 2012 4:38 PM<br>
                <b>To:</b> eQuest Users<br>
                <b>Subject:</b> [Equest-users] Building area method
                ASHRAE 90.1</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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                does the building area method work?</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">I
                just got a comment from the review team for a project
                pursuing LEED certification.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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                used the building area method for the baseline case and
                in the proposed case I put the
                <span class="mark">LPD</span> from the lighting design.
                However they told me that the same method has to be used
                in both cases.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">Any
                help would be appreciate.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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