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Energy Efficient Building Design

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What to look for...<br />

• General Rules for <strong>Building</strong>s<br />

• Long axis of building faces south<br />

• Minimal East and West Windows<br />

– Should have low SHGC (0.60)<br />

• Use North glass for daylighting and view glass<br />

– SHGC does not have big energy impact<br />

• Motion and Daylight Sensors to harvest daylighting<br />

Otto Van Geet, NREL FEMP

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