Comprehensive
Energy Analysis
Report
University of Colorado
Solar Decathlon 2007
Comprehensive Energy Analysis
Report
Submitted to
Michael Wassmer
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Mail Stop 3214
1617 Cole Blvd.
Golden, CO 80401
Prepared by
University of Colorado Solar Decathlon Team
Contact Information
Solar Decathlon
University of Colorado
Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering
428 UCB, Room ECCE 441,
Boulder, CO 80309-0428
303.492.6382
303.492.7317 fax
solar.decathlon@colorado.edu
http://solar.colorado.edu
7 August 2007
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CONTENTS
INFLUENCE OF ENERGY ANALYSIS ON HOUSE DESIGN AND
COMPETITION STRATEGY.........................................................................................................2
Introduction............................................................................................................................2
System Description ...............................................................................................................3
Loads Analysis ......................................................................................................................5
HVAC System .......................................................................................................................9
Architecturally Integrated Heat Exchangers ........................................................................10
Building Integrated Photovoltaic/Thermal System...............................................................12
Natural Ventilation ...............................................................................................................15
Lighting................................................................................................................................16
PROJECTED PERFORMANCE OF COMPLETE HOUSE DESIGN ON AN
ANNUAL BASIS.........................................................................................................................19
Modeling Approach ..