These guidelines are a strategic management approach, not a technical reference, to incorporate energy performance in the building design process. It is a set of suggested actions for design professionals and building owners to establish and achieve energy goals. These guidelines encourage best practices for energy design as part of the overall design process, and can help translate design intent to top energy performing buildings.
- Start Right – Set energy goal and assemble design team
- Pre-Design – Investigate energy design concepts
- Schematic Design – Simulate and compare energy strategies
- Design Development – Confirm that your design energy meets the target
- Construction & Bid Documents – Include energy goal in specs
- Follow Through – Commission building, rate operational performance, and apply for ENERGY STAR
