INTEGRATED DESIGN PROCESS

T ECHNICAL P OTENTIAL
What is Technical Potential?
The minimum level of energy
consumption possible for a building,
given today’s technology (excluding
renewables)

Why is this Important?

Efficiency
Savings
• Challenges conventional ways of thinking
Energy Usage

• Not limited by industry

benchmarks/norms
• Can lead to more aggressive design
targets
• Explicitly states where ground has been
lost

How Do We Determine Technical

Current Improved Reduced Different Controls Theoretical Potential?
Design U-Values Loads HVAC Minimum
Option • Start with a baseline or current design
• Removes the losses and inefficiencies
with best available technology

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INTEGRATED DESIGN PROCESS

T HE R IGHT STEPS IN THE R IGHT O RDER

(1) Define Needs

(2) Identify Appropriate Measures
(3) Reduce Loads
(4) Select Appropriate and Efficient Technology
Most
people (5) Plan System Layouts
start (6) Optimize Operation
here!
(7) Seek Synergies
(8) Explore Alternative Power

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