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BuiLding enveLope Roof Type steel frame, 4 in. polystyrene, built-up roof membrane, and clay tile overall r-value r-39.2 reflectance 48.8% Walls Type Brick, 2 in. air space, gypsum, 6 in. batt insulation, gypsum board overall r-value r-25.6 glazing percentage 20.3% Basement/Foundation slab-on-grade floor, f-0.730 Windows u-value 0.29 solar Heat gain Coefficient (sHgC) 0.25 Visual Transmittance 0.5 Location latitude 30.5 orientation south corrected or assisted in the resolution of problems that were latent defects related to the execution of the construction project. measurement and Verification The building manager and operator are ultimately responsible for maintaining the measurement and verification plan with support from campus physical plant department staff. Results from monitoring reports that demonstrate more or less energy use than expected are typically investigated by the physical plant department. The measurement and verification plan outlines the methodology for monitoring energy use and comparing it with predicted energy consumption. It is intended to be used for continuous monitoring to aid in identifying failures at their source and improve operation. The plan is based on International Performance Measurement and Verification Protocol (IPMVP) Volume III: Concepts and Options for Determining Energy Savings in New Construction. The plan established protocols for the following objectives after 12 months of occupancy: spring 2012 1. Determine Above Chomp and Go provides a pit stop for students to refuel during a long day of courses. Top The well-appointed executive boardroom provides a polished professional environment for meetings, teleconferences and mock interviews. Ajax Building Corporation the energy use in building systems; 2. Determine the energy savings and associated cost savings over the baseline; 3. Verify that applicable energy conservation measures (ECMs) performance objectives are being met; 4. Identify which ECM s are most beneficial as well as lessons learned for future projects; and 5. Identify any early or preventative maintenance. BuiLding team Building owner university of florida Architect rowe Architects Associate Architect sasaki Building Corporation Construction manager Ajax Building Corporation mechanical, electrical engineer; energy modeler; lighting design TlC engineering for Architecture structural engineer Walter P moore . Civil engineer Brown & Cullen, inc. landscape Architect david Conner and Associates leed Administrator, uf Project manager university of florida facilities, Planning, and Construction Commissioning Consultants moses & Associates, gresham smith & Partners commissioning process made the owner of Hough Hall aware of any potential issues that may occur during the life of the building, and how to deal with them if they arise. A post-occupancy action list helps track issues on an ongoing basis. The University of Florida Physical Plant Department is now overseeing the resolution of issues found during commissioning. The contractor has 64 HigH Performing Buildings Courtesy of rowe Architects inc./george Cott, Chroma, inc.

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