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Evaluation of energy performance of LEED building (Friedman) at UBC : technical report

University of British Columbia. Campus and Community Planning

Recent studies conducted by New Buildings Institute have shown that there were gaps between modeled and actual performance of numerous LEED Buildings. This study was conducted to investigate this phenomenon in one of LEED Buildings in University of British Columbia, try to identify possible sources of discrepancies, and establish guidelines to repeat similar investigations on other buildings. Based on the recommendations of the project client, Friedman Building was chosen in the study. To achieve the project objectives, several efforts were made such as analyzing annual and monthly energy consumption data, comparing LEED drawings and as-built drawings, comparing the occupancy pattern in the building, and conducting interviews with the program administrators. There were several sources of discrepancies identified in the study: changes in energy demand throughout the year, changes in design before and after submission of LEED Application, inaccurate plug load assumptions, and building envelope degradation. Disclaimer: “UBC SEEDS provides students with the opportunity to share the findings of their studies, as well as their opinions, conclusions and recommendations with the UBC community. The reader should bear in mind that this is a student project/report and is not an official document of UBC. Furthermore readers should bear in mind that these reports may not reflect the current status of activities at UBC. We urge you to contact the research persons mentioned in a report or the SEEDS Coordinator about the current status of the subject matter of a project/report.”

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University of British Columbia. APSC 598; UBC Social Ecological Economic Development Studies (SEEDS) Student Report

Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library

10.14288/1.0108847

Applied Science, Faculty of

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