32 Design Questions cove.tool Can Answer in Different Project Phases
January 16, 2020 - 3 minutes readConcept/ Pre-Design
Schematic Design
Design Development
Construction Drawings
Concept/ Pre-design
- How does massing impact energy?
- How does massing impact daylight?
- How do other similar buildings perform?
- What passive strategies make sense for my building?
- What are some case studies from other high performance buildings?
Schematic Design
- What is the optimal glazing percentage?
- How to ensure low glare on my facade?
- How does wall insulation help reduce energy?
- How do different glass products impact energy and daylight?
- Which mechanical system is optimal?
- Do solar panels make sense for my project?
- How much water do low flow fixtures help me offset?
- What is the most cost and energy optimal upgrade?
- What is the cheapest way to get a certain number of LEED points?
- Can my building be net zero?
- What is the most cost optimal way to meet energy code?
- How can I get energy savings with a quick payback?
Design Development
- How to ensure low glare on my facade?
- Do I need interior or exterior shading strategies?
- What is the optimal wall and roof insulation for my project?
- How do different glass products impact energy and daylight?
- Which mechanical system is optimal?
- How much water do low flow fixtures help me offset?
- What is the most cost and energy optimal upgrade?
- What is the cheapest way to get a certain number of LEED points?
- Can my building be net zero?
- What is the most cost optimal way to meet energy code?
- How can I get energy savings with a quick payback?
Construction Drawings
- What is the most cost optimal way to meet energy code?
- How can I get energy savings with a quick payback?
- How to ensure low glare on my facade?
- Which glass product and manufacturer should I specify?
- Do I need interior or exterior shading strategies?