EnviroSolids Building

Building Recommendations (Burt)

• Computer Model
  • Entire building
    • Allows you to evaluate any change / idea
    • Basis on all incentive programs
  • Walls
    • WUFI (catches vapor/condensation build up)
• Strategy
  • Passive
    • reduce your demand...then meet the low demand
    • Work with the natural system
  • Prioritize...heat, cooling, lighting, hot water = 90% of energy
    • Insulate the envelope ... Building Science - Perfect Wall
      • Roof = 60R
      • Floor = 25R
      • Walls = 30R
    • Eliminate Thermal Bridges (focus on walls)
      • All connect points
        • Walls-to-Roof
        • Walls-to-Floor
        • Walls-to-walls
        • Window and door framing
        • Wall framing
    • Air Infiltration (focus on walls, windows and doors)
      • < 1 Air Exchange per hour
      • ALL building seams
        • Windows and Doors seals and framing
          • Walls-to-Roof
          • Walls-to-Floor
    • Windows
      • Window-to-wall ratio not > 27%
      • SHGC = .3 or below
      • Windows U = .27 or below
      • Eliminate Doorwalls
• Materials
  • spray foam for all cracks
  • cfl bulbs inside and induction outside
  • aircrete for walls
  • mix insulation
• Incentives
  • IRS = Efficient Buildings
  • DTE Yes
  • Smart Buildings - DEGC