3.3.3 Prototypes B1 and C1
Prototypes B1 and C1 are both single story, large floor plate buildings. Prototype B1 measures 200 ft x 200 ft with an 18 ft height and a 4 ft plenum. Prototype C1 measures 400 ft x 400 ft with a 24 ft height and no plenum. Figure 3.3.3-1 is a visual image of the two prototypes. Prototypes B1 and C1 each have fenestration on just one side. Prototype B1 has a store front glazing system that is 8 ft high by 80 ft wide. Prototype C1 has a store front glazing system that is 8 ft high by 160 ft wide. Both curtain wall systems have an horizontal overhang located at the top of the glazing that extends a distance of 8 ft. Both prototypes have mass walls (8 inch solid grouted CMU blocks, interior insulation and gypsum board). Detailed specifications for each of the prototype building models are presented in spreadsheets included in Appendix E.
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- Commercial Buildings Energy Modeling Guidelines & Procedures (MGP)
- Acknowledgments
- 1 Overview
- 2 General Modeling Procedures
- 3 Software Requirements
- 4 Content and Format of Standard Reports
- 5 Energy Costs and Currency Specification
- 6 Building Decriptors Reference
- 6.1 Overview
- 6.2 Project Data
- 6.3 Thermal Blocks
- 6.4 Space Uses
- 6.5 Building Envelope Data
- 6.6 HVAC Zone Level Systems
- 6.7 HVAC Secondary Systems
- 6.8 HVAC Primary Systems
- 6.9 Miscellaneous Energy Uses
- 6.10 On-Site Power Generation
- 6.11 Common Data Structures
- 6.11.1 Schedule
- 6.11.2 Holidays
- 6.11.3 Surface Geometry
- 6.11.4 Opening Geometry
- 6.11.5 Opening Shade
- 6.11.6 Construction Assembly
- 6.11.7 Fenestration Construction
- 6.11.8 Material
- 6.11.9 Slab Construction
- 6.11.10 Exterior Surface Properties
- 6.11.11 Building Shade
- 6.11.12 Utility Rate
- 6.11.13 Occupant Heat Rate
- 6.11.14 Furniture and Contents
- 6.11.15 Reference Position in a Space
- 6.11.16 Two Dimensional Curve
- 6.11.17 Three Dimensional Curve
- 6.11.18 Temperature Reset Schedule
- 6.11.19 Photovoltaic (PV) Panel
- 6.11.20 Contact
- 7 Advanced Modeling Tips
- 7.1 Challenging Building Types
- 7.2 Design Features
- 7.2.1 Automatically Controlled Window Shades
- 7.2.2 Active Chilled Beams
- 7.2.3 Dedicated Outside Air Systems (DOAS)
- 7.2.4 Displacement ventilation
- 7.2.5 Gas Engine Driven Heat Pumps
- 7.2.6 Ground Source Heat Pumps
- 7.2.7 Ice Storage Air Conditioners
- 7.2.8 Radiant Heating and/or Cooling
- 7.2.9 Switchable glazing
- 7.2.10 UFAD
- 7.2.11 Variable Refrigerant Flow
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