Conclusion
1. What is the purpose of energy codes?
Energy codes help to reduce the overall use of the energy, and to helpp control what the water is used for.
2. How does adding a vestibule improve energy efficiency?
It adds another layer of insulation to the main doors of the buildings, which have some of the highest loss of energy through them.
3. What recommendations would you make to improve the energy efficiency of the existing structure during the renovation process for the Keystone Library?
Large windows and deciduous trees that would allow large amounts of light and heat into the building and still cover the sun.
1. What is the purpose of energy codes?
Energy codes help to reduce the overall use of the energy, and to helpp control what the water is used for.
2. How does adding a vestibule improve energy efficiency?
It adds another layer of insulation to the main doors of the buildings, which have some of the highest loss of energy through them.
3. What recommendations would you make to improve the energy efficiency of the existing structure during the renovation process for the Keystone Library?
Large windows and deciduous trees that would allow large amounts of light and heat into the building and still cover the sun.