(Optional) Explore design choices that reflect conservation and efficient use of energy for a proposed building project.

Exploration should include

  • energy performance policies
  • building components (e.g., lighting, equipment, insulation, building envelope, windows)
  • energy sources, including alternative and renewable
  • energy trade-offs (e.g., the relationship between lighting power density sources and natural daylighting)
  • energy usage, including energy performance measurement and monitoring.

Process/Skill Questions:

  • What building components are compatible with energy efficiency?