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HEED-Advised Affordable Housing.

Authors :
Milne, Murray
Kohut, Tim
Source :
Home Energy; Mar/Apr2004, Vol. 21 Issue 2, p30-36, 7p, 3 Black and White Photographs, 5 Diagrams, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Discusses the use of the design software tool, Home Energy Efficient Design (HEED), in the Las Brisas project, a 92-unit rental project remodeled by the Los Angeles Community Design Center into affordable housing in California with a particular emphasis on energy efficiency. Design of the Las Brisas project; Illustration of how HEED allowed the architects to evaluate the impact of alternative designs on the tenant's energy costs and indoor air temperatures; Average yearly cost of the four insulated schemes; Initial base case schemes presented by HEED.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08969442
Volume :
21
Issue :
2
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Home Energy
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
12601238