Using Integrated Design Strategies And Energy Efficient Technologies To Enhance Green Buildings*
Abstract
Sustainable design principles promote the use of integrated design
strategies that balance economic, environmental, and human consider-
ations into a building design. By definition, energy efficient technologies
should be a cornerstone of “green” buildings as they reduce operating
costs, minimize the environmental impact of the building, and oper-
ate effi ciently to offer optimal occupancy comfort. However, first cost
and ease of design and construction have a tendency to control design
decisions, in some cases edging out the energy efficient technologies.
Examples will demonstrate how integrated design techniques can help
reduce these roadblocks and support incorporation of innovative energy
effi cient technology applications in green buildings.
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