The project to create and design a site and climate analysis with sustainable strategies to achieve a net-zero building on an existing structure. The Lake Elmo WeeHouse located in Lake Elmo, MN is an already energy-efficient structure that was chosen to see what enhancements can be made to achieve net-zero.
The goal is to achieve net-zero energy using different sustainable strategies using different tools.
Developed With: Revit, Climate Consultant, Cove Tool, Enscape 3d, Illustrator, Photoshop
Lake Elmo weeHouse
Climate Consultant 6.0
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Sun Shading: Dec. to June
The sun shading chart represents the hours of the year based on the months of December to June. Indicating that majority of hours from the Winter months are below the thermal comfort zone.
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Sun Shading: June to Dec.
The sun shading chart represents the hours based on the months of June to December. Showing the majority of summer hours are within the thermal comfort zone or above.
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Temperature Range
The majority of hours in Lake Elmo, MN is below the comfort zone, proving this is a heating-dominated climate. Allowing for opportunities to strengthen thermal energy through the floor and walls.
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Ground Temperature
The ground temperature chart shows an opportunity for improvement on the Lake Elmo weeHouse. Geothermal loops for radiant floor heat could help improve comfort during the winter months
Sustainable Solutions
Revit Drawings
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Wall Sections
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Floor Sections
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Existing Mechanical - Plan View
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Existing Mechanical - Axometric View
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Proposed Mechanical
