Energy economy was one of the design objectives for this recently completed office building at the Building Research Establishment, Garston, Watford. The Project Team, guided by BRE researchers, have designed a building that exploits ambient energy to the full. Analysis of office energy requirements resulted in a relatively large area of fenestration on the southern facade. This arrangement required external sun blinds to provide shading in the summer. The heating, ventilation and lighting systems include a number of novel features which directly affect fuel consumption. The performance of each will be closely monitored together with the overall thermal performance of the building.
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