Green Building Calculator Version 2 launched

Green Building Calculator Version 2: BIM without a 3D Model

MS Excel-based, open-book, multi-functional design, decision tool and calculator:

·??????Choose fuel to get: In-use energy, carbon and running costs

·??????Embodied energy, embodied carbon, sequestered carbon

Choose or switch between U values and other targets:

·??????Design Dictated: Form Factor

·??????Legal minimum: UK or any national regulations

·??????Design Standards: AECB, CL, CLR, PH, EnerPHit

·??????Campaign Targets: LETI, ACAN, RIBA, TfL

·??????Checks and confirms U values meet targets or warns if not

Choose:

·??????From 39 readymade elemental assemblies, with all components in order

·??????Which components or layers apply to your elements

·??????Materials and it populates data cells for calculations

Summary sheet: (illustrated)

·??????Component, Element and Whole building losses

·??????Emphasises disproportionate heat losses to enable review of specification choices

Bill of quantities: without a QS

·??????Allows cost planning, quotation collating, tendering, build costs

·??????With cost and carbon data, intelligent value engineering is possible

https://greenbuildingcalculator.uk