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Presenters say B3/net-zero targets will require early modeling and trade-offs
Summary
Dunham and the design team told the board that reaching B3 and potential net-zero goals is uncertain given site constraints; they proposed early EUI/carbon modeling, electrification and renewables analysis during predesign to understand trade-offs and costs.
Wes from Dunham told the State Designer Selection Board that early sustainability modeling is essential for meeting B3 goals and potential net-zero targets. He said predesign must calculate site energy use intensity (EUI) and carbon reductions early to determine allocations for green power or renewables such as geothermal and solar.
“We don’t know” whether site constraints and geology will allow the team to meet net-zero solely through material and envelope strategies, Wes said, adding that electrification and renewable allocations must be evaluated alongside campus heating and cooling systems. The team recommended iterative analysis during predesign and close coordination with campus systems modeling to make data-driven decisions that balance sustainability and budget.
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