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Last Post 19 Mar 2007 09:35 AM by bnc_skc. 4 Replies.

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renangle

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19 Mar 2007 08:14 AM
Good morning Folks, I'm trying to meet with a school that is looking to build a 83,000 sqft. facility and have a quick question regarding the energy savings. Is there a calculation on savings using a 6" ICF block or does anyone have a general idea of how much they could potentially save? They are looking at CMUs and budget is an issue, so I am trying to give them an idea of potential savings and possible financing. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ren

James Eggert User is Offline

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19 Mar 2007 08:45 AM
I'm not sure of your position in this project? Are you a committee member, part of the design team, or? These calcs need to be done in a software environment, which will provide the information based on measured or calculated values for each system. It's not simply save x% A versus B when you deal with such a large structure! It involves the mechanical system, the efficiency of that system, the activity level of the building, etc., etc. The last commercial project I built was a research lab for UCONN about 14+ years ago. It was a brick and block building with a metal stud interior wall for mechanicals and insulation. A year later I wondered why ICFs were not specified, but the architect and his team did not even know about them. This is still a problem today, however, each year more information is provided in order to make a refined decision about building better!

Take Care<br>Jim<br><br>Design/Build/Consulting<br>"Not So Big" Design Proponent

bnc_skc

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19 Mar 2007 09:13 AM
renagle, I am not promoting one block over another here, just trying to give you a source of information. Nudura was used for a new school in Bowling Green, Kentucky a couple of years ago and I think they have some information on their web site about it. The architect also has a web site with quite a bit of info on the project. Sorry I don't have the specific web addresses right now, it's been awhile since I looked at it. Try the Nudura site first, then try a google search. bnc

bnc_skc

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19 Mar 2007 09:32 AM
Follow-up to my last post, here are a couple of links: http://www.energy.ky.gov/NR/rdonlyres/444FB53D-E806-47DC-8EFA- http://www.energy.ky.gov/dre3/education/schbldgs.htm