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C O N T e N T s 26 40 The Terry Thomas Energy Use Old Concepts, New Tools Intensity (EUI) This Seattle commercial office building relies on passive strategies for cooling. Advanced building simulation tools allowed the building team to design the optimal environment for natural ventilation using shading, daylighting and a center courtyard. Radiant hydronic baseboards and motorized louvers controlled by CO2 sensors provide heating and ventilation in the winter. The lack of a mechanical cooling system and forced air system contribute to the building’s performance of 37 kBtu/ft2·yr. Building EUIs are valuable energy performance metrics for the design, energy modeling and assessment of building energy performance. This measurement can be calculated in different ways, impacting its accuracy for comparing buildings and the energy credit given to alternative building technologies. Building use, occupant schedules, maintenance, occupancy rates and climate also affect EUIs. 6 Sydney’s Latitude East A Positive Latitude Latitude East is one of Australia’s most energy-efficient buildings. Its performance stems from relatively standard building systems that are designed, implemented and controlled for maximum energy savings. A nine-story atrium and exterior glazing provide daylighting throughout much of the commercial office space. It is part of the World Square development, which includes retail, restaurants, hotels, offices and apartments. 4 HigH Performing Buildings summer 2010

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High Performing Buildings - Summer 2010
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Sydney's Latitude East
The Terry Thomas
Energy Use Intensity (EUI)
Ada County Courthouse
Four Seasons Produce
200 Market Building

High Performing Buildings - Summer 2010