Tool for Evaluation of Energy Efficiency of Buildings in Early Design Stages
Abstract
Due to the lack of knowledge and suitable tools, consideration of energy efficiency in architectural competitions is difficult in terms of objectivity, consistency and simplicity. The project “Integrating energy-relevant aspects in architectural competitions (IEAA)” addresses this problem. Developed measures and tools point out, how an easy implementation could be done. Main outcome of the project is an assessment-tool useable to quantify energy efficiency of buildings in early planning stages. Results of the tool provide the jury objective criteria to compare different projects in terms of energy efficiency.