Presented by: Jonathan Heller

The first step in designing for the Living Building goal of net zero energy is load reduction. Starting with a discussion of the energy efficiency hierarchy, this session will examine who controls what aspects of building performance and offer a characterization of internal building loads. The impact of layout, floor plate, orientation and other factors related to building configuration on energy load will also be examined. Discussion of the energy impacts of solar gain, envelope/glazing, infiltration and equipment will round out the exploration of energy load reduction. Concepts such as peak shedding and diversity in occupancy will also be covered.

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E03: Video Playback

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 E03 Quiz

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Resources

 Exergy Flow Charts: gcep.stanford.edu/research/exergycharts.html

Presenters

Jonathan Heller - Professional Engineer, Ecotope Inc.

is a licensed professional mechanical engineer in the State of Washington. He has worked for Ecotope Inc. since 1986. Mr. Heller holds Masters and Bachelors degrees in Engineering from the University of Washington and a liberal arts degree from the Evergreen State College.

He is a member of the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

During his tenure at Ecotope, Mr. Heller has acted as a field auditor, researcher, project manager, data analyst, building performance modeler, consultant, and lead mechanical engineer.

During a 1-year sabbatical in the mid-1990s Mr. Heller served as technical liaison to a community development project in rural El Salvador. He provided community development consultation, organizational support and technical support in the development of an agricultural cooperative.