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EBOM-2009 EAc1:Optimize Energy Performance

Case 2 Calculator - Space Types

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Timothy Casper
Voith & Mactavish Architects
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Our project is a mixed use building used by community groups and has several different space types within it (theater, classrooms, event areas, kitchen, offices). Can I break these spaces out on the Case 2 calculator by square footage essentially creating a weighted average for the building's adjusted national average EUI?

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Thu, 06/27/2013 - 14:07

Tim, The last time I saw a similar situation (which was a while ago now), it was not standardly allowable to break up space types in the Case 2 calculator in this way, though in some situations it might be allowable / appropriate. At a minimum, I would recommend reaching out to GBCI once the project is registered to get clearance on this approach. I've found that when it comes to the Case 2 calculator in particular, they are willing to engage prior to the official review process to sort out thorny situations.

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