MC Building Physics

Informed design

MC Building Physics can benefit a project by pursuing the following aims-:

  1. Improving the predicted real world performance of the design.
  2. Quantifying how the building performs in real life.
  3. Suggesting how the building might operate better.

In order to design a high built environment it must be known that -:

  • The heat losses and gains are low.
  • The streamlined systems provide comfort, not just the right temperature.
  • All systems will work together properly.
  • The built environment will work for a range of occupant behaviours.
  • The built environment will work for a range of weather conditions.
  • Energy demand profiles are realistic for selection of LZC or distributed energy schemes.

What can be used to make a design decision?

In order to provide a client a high performance building many design decisions based on their needs will need to be made.

The following factors can be used to determine whether a design decision is the correct one.

  • Capital cost
  • Running cost
  • Maintenance cost
  • Energy saving
  • Occupant satisfaction
  • Public profile
  • CO2 saving
  • Operational flexibility

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