Practice Software Tools (5.4) - Energy Efficiency in Buildings

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Question 1.
What does BEM stand for?
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Remember, it relates to building performance.
Question 2.
Name one software used in BEM.
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Think of the ones we discussed!
3Question 3.
What does BEM primarily help with?
- Predicting energy demand
- Increasing construction costs
- Lowering building occupancy
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Consider its purpose related to energy use.
4Question 4.
EnergyPlus is an example of what?
- True
- False
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Think about what the software does.
Question 5.
Analyze a scenario where a building's HVAC system is predicted to consume more than 30% of its total energy. Describe how BEM software could help in reducing this percentage.
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Think about energy efficiency strategies discussed.
Question 6.
You are tasked to retrofit an old commercial building using BEM software. Describe the steps you would take to model the existing conditions, and propose energy-saving measures.
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Remember how to analyze inputs and outputs in energy modeling.

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