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Good design reduces energy use and eliminates dependence on fossil fuels while improving building performance, function, comfort, and enjoyment.

Design for Energy - AIA 404Page not found. Chat support We use cookies and other tracking technologies for performance, analytics, marketing, and more customized site experiences. By continuing to browse this site you are agreeing to our terms. Learn more about these in our Privacy Policy. AIA reserves the right to delete content and suspend user accounts that it determines to be inappropriate. I consent to cookies Want to know more? Cookie Info Join Renew Login About Career Architect Resources Community Advocacy Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Sustainability Contracts Login Help Design for Energy Sawmill in Tehachapi, Calif. by Olson Kundig, a 2018 COTE Top Ten recipient. Framework for Design Excellence: Design for Energy Good design reduces energy use and eliminates dependence on fossil fuels while improving building performance, function, comfort, and enjoyment.How can passive design strategies contribute to the project’s performance and form?How can the project exceed building code efficiency standards to approach net zero energy and net zero carbon?Can the project be powered by clean, renewable energy sources?How can the project provide for continuous performance improvements over its lifetime? Focus topicspassive design strategiesenergy benchmarking and goal settingenergy modelingcommissioningnet zero energy (NZE) buildingnet zero carbon (NZC) building High impact Best practices Resources Projects If you can do only one (or a few) thing(s):Benchmark and set an energy use intensity (EUI) and/or lighting power density (LPD) goal and work towards that goal throughout the design process. Incorporate passive design strategies based on the project’s climate and program opportunities.Model for energy performance, iteratively, throughout the project.Establish an optimum window-to-wall ratio and building orientation for the project.Design solar-ready and all-electric buildings.Conduct post-occupancy evaluations and commissioning. Additional information This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is published and distributed with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering professional services. If professional advice or other expert assistance is required, the services of a competent professional person should be sought.AIA does not sponsor or endorse any enterprise, whether public or private, operated for profit. Further, no AIA officer, director, committee member, or employee, or any of its component organizations in his or her official capacity, is permitted to approve, sponsor, endorse, or do anything that may be deemed or construed to be an approval, sponsorship, or endorsement of any material of construction or any method or manner of handling, using, distributing, or dealing in any material or product. Image credits Kevin Scott Benjamin Benschneider Chuck Choi Christopher Leaman The Framework for Design ExcellenceReturn to the framework > Related resourcesAIA 2030 Commitment By the NumbersCOTE® Top Ten Awards >Download the COTE SuperSpreadsheet >We'd like to hear from you!If you have any questions or feedback regarding the framework, please let us know.Provide feedback here > Trending Praesent in leo sed dolor consectetur Read more Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit Read more Aenean vestibulum sem non nibh porttitor Read more Tags     AIA.org About Membership Contact us AIA Architect newsletters Become a partner Press Work at AIA FAQ Meeting Space Rental AIA Network AIA Conference on Architecture AIA Film Challenge Blueprint for Better AIA Foundation AIA Contract Docs AIAU ArchiPrep AIA Store MasterSpec AIA Trust TopicA © 2023 AIA Privacy Policy Terms of Use