Development of ASHRAE

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ASHRAEs
Advanced Energy Design Guide
for Small Office Buildings
Bing Liu, P.E., LEED A.P.
Senior Research Engineer
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Presentation to EFCOG Energy Efficiency Working Group
July 13, 2006

Partners in the Development of the Guide

American Society of Heating,
Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE)
The American Institute of Architects
(AIA)
Illuminating Engineering Society of
North America (IESNA)
New Building Institute (NBI)
U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

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Development Principles
(project committee marching orders)
Tightly controlled scope and purpose (up to
20,000 ft, unitary HVAC equipment)
Provide a way, but not the only way of
achieving 30% energy savings relative to
ASHRAE Standard 90.1-1999
Use energy savings as the independent
variable vs. cost effectiveness
Use practical, off-the-shelf technology
Produce a useful document in a timely manner
Stay focused on the target market

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What
s in the Guide?
Whats
Easy to follow climate
zones for your geographic
region
Recommendations for
achieving energy efficiency
credits for LEED
Bonus strategies for saving
energy outside the building
Ways to retrofit existing
buildings and renovations
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Recommendations by Climate
Use Climate Zone Map to Find Your Location

Note: Consistent climate zones used for

ASHRAE Standards 90.1, 90.2 and IECC
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Confirm Your Specific Climate Zone

Climate zone
highlighted on U.S.
map in consistent color
States covered by the
climate zone are listed
below the map
Specific counties
within the climate zone
are listed for reference
(no counties are split)

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AEDG Recommendation Table

Energy-saving recommendations
for each climate zone contained
on single page
Tables color-coded to maps
Prescriptive recommendations
help to achieve energy savings
without costly calculations or
analysis
Recommendations address
building envelope, lighting, HVAC
equipment, HVAC systems and
service water heating
Recommendations must be used
with underlying code or standard
(see footnote)
Note references to how-to
section
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Highlights of AEDG Recommendations

Envelope
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Enhanced insulation
WWR limited to 40%
Window orientation and exterior sun control

Interior Lighting
z

Lighting power density of 0.9 W/ft

Daylight controls for WWR >25%

Occupancy sensors

HVAC Equipment and Systems

z
z
z
z

Higher efficiency unitary equipment varies with climate

zone
Motorized outside air damper control
Demand controlled ventilation
Lower duct friction rate (design them better)

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Example Designs for Each Climate Zone

Selected from
award winning
designs by
architects
Demonstrates
flexibility offered in
achieving advanced
energy savings
levels

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How-to
How-to Guidance - Envelope

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Small Office Building Prototypes

5,000 sf
Square floor plan
Frame construction
Unheated slab
20% WWR
Single tenant
Single-zone unitary equip.
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20,000 sf
Square floor plan
Masonry construction
Unheated slab
30% WWR
3 tenants
Five-zone unitary equip.
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5000 sf Bldg
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Comparison of Energy Savings

Percent Savings Over 90.1-1999

20,000 sf Office Building

50%
40%

Average Savings Over the 15

Climate Cities = 38%
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Miami (Hot)

Lighting
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Baltimore (Mild)

Cooling

Heating

Duluth (Cold)

Fans

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What is Next

Next
Small Office Buildings is the first of the 30% Energy
Savings Guide Series. This first guide was completed
within a year and published in late 2004. The publication
of the Guide was highly successful and the guide has
won three awards.
Small Retail Buildings is the 2nd guide which was
completed in June 2006 and is currently under the
publishing process.
K-12 Schools will be launched this fall.
50% Energy Savings Guide is under scoping study now.

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If You Have A Question or Two

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Feel Free to Contact:
Bing Liu:
Bing.liu@pnl.gov
(509) 375-3710
To order the Guide, go to
http://resourcecenter.ashrae.org/store/ashrae/

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