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Simple box is a simple energy simulation that identifies in a quick way the energy allocation of the building and to display how the building energy demand is affecting its geometry and design. Simple box permits to maximise energy savings and to avoid carbon emissions per each economic investment you made upfront.
A 30% cost and energy saving opportunity
Every element has an energy behaviour and an energy impact: the materials of the building envelope, the windows’ location, the shading caused by surrounding elements or the mechanical building systems. These are some of the elements that will be targeted in an energy analysis in order to find out which elements influence their energy performance and how these can be reduced.
Analysing and monitoring the parameters that influence the energy balance of the building such as the building’ materials physical properties, climate conditions and occupancy behaviour, the energy consumption of the building can be reduced up to 30%.
The earlier it is performed, the highest will be its impact within the project. The most common mistake is to perform it at the end of the project in order to avoid major changes to the building design. However, these adjustments at this late stage not only mean a higher investment for the developer but also do not necessary improve the energy efficiency of the building.
By performing it at the early stage of the project it is possible to identify the most cost-effective solutions for the building systems design and achieve both immediate and long-term cost savings.
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It is independent from any sustainable building certifications and adaptable to any kind of building typology
Simple box modeling is an integrative process modeling that is used to predict building energy consumption, indoor temperature, heating and cooling load demand, HVAC parameters, occupancy and energy generation from renewable energy systems.
This statistical model quantifies benchmark data parameters and correlates them between building performance and data in order to find an optimal energy standard.
It is recommended to perform it before the geometry and orientation of the building have been established, so it can provide a complete holistical approach.
The principal data required is pre-collected data, which includes:
- Simulated data from simulated tools
- Standard data available in public benchmarks datasets such as ASHRAE's data.
ASHRAE's Standard 209-2018 is the major regulation that describes Simple Box Modeling process. The green building rating system LEED promotes its implementation to achieve synergies across disciplines and building systems. Nonetheless, it is independent from any sustainable building certification.
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It is time to move forward and be part of the change
There are several reasons to choose to perform a simple box:
- It is a financial incentive opportunity
- It advises developers to cut carbon emissions under a cost saving approach
- It guides architects to reach their sustainability targets
- It allows the construction team to identify where energy will be used and the major drivers for energy cost and building thermal loads
- Black box models are easy to build, do not require complete data of the physical parameters of a building and provide energy performance
- Through optimizing your building energy consumption you enhance healthier environments and sustainable development
Successful projects
Sustainability consulting and integrated design in a new construction LEED platinum hotel
Consulting and sustaineble certification for a LEED new construction hotel
- Expected surface: 3610 m2
- Location: Palma de Mallorca
- Building construction type: hotel
- Certification: LEED Platinum
- Status: In progress
- Additional services: LCA, energy simulation, integrated design process.
Residential building VERDE certification
VERDE certification process and consultancy
- Certification: VERDE Omega Residencial
- Location: Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona)
- Area: 3.251 m2
- Client: Ilermilk
- Status: Ongoing
LEED Gold certification for a logistics centre in Barcelona's harbour
LEED GOLD certification process and consultancy
- Certificación: LEED Gold
- Ubicación: Parcela BZ-1 ZAL Port-Ciutat (Barcelona)
- Superficie: 95.616 m2
- Promotor: CILSA
- Estado del proyecto: En curso
Logistics warehouse LEED certification
LEED certification process and consultancy
- Certification: LEED Silver
- Location: Sant Quirze del Vallès (Barcelona)
- Area: 5.016 m2
- Client: Iconsa
- Status: Ongoing
Multiresidential building VERDE certification
VERDE certification process and consultancy
- Certification: VERDE Omega Residencial
- Location: Sant Boi de Llobregat (Barcelona)
- Area: 4.521 m2
- Client: Ilermilk
- Status: Ongoing
Logistics ZAL Port warehouse LEED Gold certification
LEED Gold certification process and consultancy
- Certification: LEED Gold
- Location: ZAL Port Barcelona
- Area: 7.965 m2
- Client: VOPI 4
- Status: Completed
Residential Hotel DGNB Gold certification
Residential hotel DGNB Gold certification process and consultancy
- Certification: DGNB Gold
- Location: Parque Actividades Económicas Sant Cugat (Barcelona)
- Area: 7.039 m2
- Developer: Europa Center
- Status: Ongoing
VERDE sustainable certification of residential building between party walls
VERDE certification process and consultancy
- Certification: VERDE Omega Residencial
- Location: Cornellà de Llobregat (Barcelona)
- Area: 4.725 m2
- Client: Ilermilk
- Status: Ongoing
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