The following tables provide details about the assumptions used during conceptual energy analysis for each building type. These assumptions are based on ASHRAE standards.
Automotive facility
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Warehouse |
| People/100 sq. M. | 15 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 9.7 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.25 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | NULL |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 27.4 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Convention center
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Assembly |
| People/100 sq. M. | 25 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 12.9 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.3 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 3.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Courthouse
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Office |
| People/100 sq. M. | 3.5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 12.9 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 2.9 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Dining bar lounge or leisure
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Restaurant |
| People/100 sq. M. | 35 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 81 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 81 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 14.0 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 8.5 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.25 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 4.7 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Dining cafeteria fast food
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Restaurant |
| People/100 sq. M. | 50 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 81 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 81 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 15.1 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 8.5 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.25 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 4.7 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Dining family
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Restaurant |
| People/100 sq. M. | 35 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 81 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 81 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 17.2 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 8.5 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 5.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Dormitory
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Residential |
| People/100 sq. M. | 10 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.9 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.25 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 4 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Exercise center
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Retail |
| People/100 sq. M. | 10 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 110 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 183 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.9 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.25 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 10.8 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Fire station
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Residential |
| People/100 sq. M. | 3.5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.9 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 8.5 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Gymnasium
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Retail |
| People/100 sq. M. | 33.5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 13 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Hospital or healthcare
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Health |
| People/100 sq. M. | 10 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 12.9 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 12.7 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 13 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Hotel
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Hotel/Motel |
| People/100 sq. M. | 2.5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.9 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 5.4 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 5.5 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Library
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Office |
| People/100 sq. M. | 10 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 14.0 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 8.5 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Manufacturing
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Warehouse |
| People/100 sq. M. | 2.5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 110 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 183 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 14.0 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 8 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Motel
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Hotel/Motel |
| People/100 sq. M. | 2.5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.9 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 5.4 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.25 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 5.5 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Motion picture theatre
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Assembly |
| People/100 sq. M. | 75 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 12.9 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 5.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 2.7 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Multi family
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Residential |
| People/100 sq. M. | 2.5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 7.5 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.25 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | NULL |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 1.1 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Museum
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Retail |
| People/100 sq. M. | 33.5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 11.8 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 4.6 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Office
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Office |
| People/100 sq. M. | 3.5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.9 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 14.4 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 8.5 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Parking garage
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Warehouse |
| People/100 sq. M. | 2.5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 3.2 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 3.2 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 5 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | NULL |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 27.4 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Penitentiary
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Residential |
| People/100 sq. M. | 10 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.9 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.25 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 4.9 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Performing arts theatre
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Assembly |
| People/100 sq. M. | 75 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 17.2 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 5.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.25 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 4.9 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Police station
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Office |
| People/100 sq. M. | 3.5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.9 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 5.4 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Post office
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Office |
| People/100 sq. M. | 3.5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 11.8 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 4.9 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Religious building
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Assembly |
| People/100 sq. M. | 75 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 14.0 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.3 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 8.5 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Retail
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Retail |
| People/100 sq. M. | 10 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 16.1 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.1 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 2.8 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
School or university
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | School |
| People/100 sq. M. | 25 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 59 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 12.9 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.25 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 7.8 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Single family
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Residential |
| People/100 sq. M. | 0.945 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 72 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 45 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 4.8 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 4.6 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.5 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | NULL |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 1.1 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Sports arena
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Assembly |
| People/100 sq. M. | 75 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73.3 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 58.6 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 11.8 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 6.7 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Town hall
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Office |
| People/100 sq. M. | 33.5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73.3 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 58.6 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 11.8 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 4 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Transportation
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Assembly |
| People/100 sq. M. | 50 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73.3 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 58.6 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.9 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 3.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Warehouse
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Warehouse |
| People/100 sq. M. | 1.5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 73.3 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 58.6 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 8.6 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 4.6 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | 4.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 3.7 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |
Workshop
| Parameter | Value |
|---|
| Occupancy Schedule | Warehouse |
| People/100 sq. M. | 5 |
| People Sensible Heat Gain (W/person) | 81 |
| People Latent Heat Gain (W/person) | 139 |
| Lighting Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 15.1 |
| Equipment Load Density (W/sq. M.) | 10.8 |
| Infiltration Flow (ACH) | 0.1 |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Person (liters per second) | NULL |
| Outside Air (ventilation air) Flow Per Area (cubic meters per hour per square meter) | 1.1 |
| Unoccupied Cooling Set Point (C) | 29.4 |