Listed below are all documents and RMI.org site pages related to this topic.
Built Environment - Energy-Efficient Design, 14 Items
Report or White Paper, 2010
http://rmi.org/rmi/Library/2010-10_10xEPrinciples
Designers often assume that radical efficiency is too expensive. Yet RMI’s Factor Ten Engineering initiative demonstrates that very large energy and resource savings can be very profitable across a wide range of applications. Factor Ten Engineering uses such innovations to transform design and engineering practice, via whole-system thinking and integrative design. This document outlines the design principles of Factor Ten Engineering.
Conference Proceedings, 2010
http://rmi.org/rmi/Library/2010-12_PullingLeversExistingBuildings
Comprehensive building retrofits require an investment grade audit in conjunction with a calibrated hourly energy model. Even with the most thorough audit processes, uncertainty still remains when identifying and modeling building parameters. This uncertainty propagates throughout the final calibrated model and affects the quality of the energy saving estimates. This paper, geared towards the typical energy analyst, provides a step-by-step process for achieving more reliable results by calibrating an energy model based on actual utility data.
Conference Proceedings, 2010
http://rmi.org/rmi/Library/2010-11_WholeBuildingRetrofits
This paper discusses creative elements of deep whole building retrofits. It discusses process and technique, how to select suitable buildings, the key players that must be involved, project development tasks the design team must complete, and tools and skills that engineers will need to acquire to comprehensively and cost- effectively retrofit the existing commercial building stock.
Report or White Paper, 2004
http://rmi.org/rmi/Library/2004-16_HEB4SpaceHeating
This Home Energy Brief serves as a guide for home-heating options. It covers the topics of heat loss and passive heating; the efficiency, maintenance, and costs of heating systems; and what you should consider when purchasing a heating system. This version was last updated in 2006.
Report or White Paper, 2004
http://rmi.org/rmi/Library/2004-21_HEB9WholeSystemDesign
This Home Energy Brief focuses on whole system design. The Brief covers the application of whole system design to a building envelope, building materials, and the cost and financing of whole system design. This version was last updated in 2004.
Report or White Paper, 2004
http://rmi.org/rmi/Library/2004-19_HEB7Electronics
This Home Energy Brief focuses on electronics. This Brief covers energy efficient office equipment and Energy Star appliances, power management for computers, standby mode, paper use, and the life-cycle cost of electronics. This version was last updated in 2004.
Report or White Paper, 2004
http://rmi.org/rmi/Library/2004-15_HEB3SpaceCooling
This Home Energy Brief focuses on space cooling. The Brief covers the issues of heat gain, passive cooling, and space cooling systems. This version was last updated in 2004.
Report or White Paper, 2004
http://rmi.org/rmi/Library/2004-13_HEB1BuildingEnvelope
This Home Energy Brief focuses on the building envelope. It provides guidance for making improvements to a residential building envelope. This version was last updated in 2004.
Report or White Paper, 2004
http://rmi.org/rmi/Library/2004-14_HEB2Lighting
This is the second in a series of nine Home Energy Briefs and it focuses on lighting. This Brief gives an overview of steps to take in making your home lighting more energy efficient while maintaining and improving lighting quality. This version was last updated in 2004.
Report or White Paper, 2004
http://rmi.org/rmi/Library/2004-20_HEB8KitchenAppliances
This Home Energy Brief discusses kitchen appliances. The Brief covers the following topics: food and the impacts of what we eat; the electricity use of refrigerators and freezers; cooking appliances; and food waste. This version was last updated in 2004.