CEPT, A Living Laboratory
Passive Design Strategies
Orientation
The building is north-south oriented with appropriate shading and light shelves on the south.
Daylighting
Vision, clerestories, light shelves on south bring in diffuse daylight with occupant control. north light is used for introducing daylight into the building.
CEPT, A Living Laboratory
Active Strategies
HVAC Technologies
- Mixed mode ventilation.
- Radiant cooling floor and ceiling panels for simulation lab and basement floor.
- VRF for dedicated outdoor air system at 3.51 COP with CO2Â control.
- Air cooled chiller with 3.35 COP (ARI).
- Passive cooling in non-summer months with underground tank and evaporative fluid cooler.
- Premium efficiency pump motors with VFDs.
Lighting DesignÂ
- Daylight autonomy 75% time for over 90% of spaces.
- Daylighting and vacancy sensor control of lights at 4.7 W/m2.
- Office equipment control with occupancy sensor control.
CEPT, A Living Laboratory
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