Project Outcomes
Given its substantial contribution to global energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, the construction industry faces significant challenges in reducing operational energy consumption and carbon emissions while maintaining high-quality indoor environments. MASS Design Group addresses these challenges by minimizing environmental impact from early design stages and recognizing architecture’s broader influence.
With an identified opportunity to enhance the energy analysis process by integrating advanced building information modeling (BIM) and energy simulation tools across all project stages, this project was aimed to assist MASS Design Group’s design teams in enhancing their capabilities to reduce operational energy and carbon impacts while improving indoor environmental quality, specifically by utilizing Revit Insight and Systems Analysis capabilities.
The project involved demonstrating Revit’s capabilities for various analyses, including lighting, solar, carbon insight, annual building energy simulation, and HVAC load and sizing. Also, a comparative analysis between Revit tools and WUFI was conducted using a MASS Design Group’s architectural model. Metrics such as Energy Use Intensity (EUI) and HVAC loads were analyzed, informing recommendations for software applications at different AIA work stages. The project culminated in the development of a robust workflow for MASS Design Group, guiding them in the execution of whole building energy analysis at different stages of work using Revit Insight and Revit Annual Building Energy Simulation. The project’s outcomes are expected to streamline MASS Design Group’s approach to energy analysis, potentially leading to more energy-efficient and environmentally responsible designs.
Henry Mpieri / Mass Design Group
