BREEAM Thermal comfort - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 09:00, 13 November 2020

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	* Thermal indices.		* Thermal indices.

−	[[Category:BREEAM]]	+	[[Category:DCN_Definition]] [[Category:DCN_Guidance]] [[Category:BREEAM]]

Designing Buildings at 11:08, 7 October 2019

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	= Aim and benefits =		= Aim and benefits =

−	To ~~make sure~~ buildings users are warm enough in the winter, cool enough in the summer, and can ~~have~~ control ~~over~~ their own heating.	+	To ensure buildings users are warm enough in the winter, cool enough in the summer, and can control their own heating.

−	(In UK NC 2014~~) There~~ are 3 credits:	+	In UK NC 2014 there are 3 credits:

	* Is your building cool enough in the summer and warm enough in the winter?		* Is your building cool enough in the summer and warm enough in the winter?
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	Is your building mechanically ventilated? If yes, you’ll probably achieve the credits.		Is your building mechanically ventilated? If yes, you’ll probably achieve the credits.

−	Is your building fully naturally ventilated? If yes, you should achieve the first credit, but the climate change one will be ~~really~~ tricky.	+	Is your building fully naturally ventilated? If yes, you should achieve the first credit, but the climate change one will be tricky.

−	~~There’s no excuse in this day and age for not achieving the 3rd credit.~~ Note, in a school situation, it might only be ~~that FM~~ can control the heating/cooling so ~~that kids~~ don’t keep changing ~~TRVs (~~thermostatic radiator valves) etc. In retail buildings/prisons etc the credit only refers to staff controlling the temperature.	+	Note, in a school situation, it might only be the facilities manager who can control the heating/cooling so students don’t keep changing thermostatic radiator valves etc. In retail buildings/prisons etc the credit only refers to staff controlling the temperature.

	=== RIBA Stage 2 ===		=== RIBA Stage 2 ===
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	= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =		= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

−	What is the thermal comfort criteria?	+	* What are the thermal comfort criteria?
−		+
−	~~Add additional questions here....~~	+

	= Tools and resources =		= Tools and resources =

−	BREEAM Manual	+	* BREEAM Manual
−		+	* CIBSE TM52
−	CIBSE TM52	+
−		+
−	~~Add additional resources here....~~	+

	= Tips and best practice =		= Tips and best practice =
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	TM52 is not a limiting stop. A building will not necessarily be comfortable because it meets TM52. Try not to let the thermal zoning exercise feel like “something you just have to do for BREEAM” – control strategies are a really important part of soft landings and trying to reduce the performance gap		TM52 is not a limiting stop. A building will not necessarily be comfortable because it meets TM52. Try not to let the thermal zoning exercise feel like “something you just have to do for BREEAM” – control strategies are a really important part of soft landings and trying to reduce the performance gap
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−	~~Add more tips and best practice here....~~
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−	~~= Typical evidence =~~
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−	~~Add typical evidence here...~~

	= Applicable Schemes =		= Applicable Schemes =
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	--[[User:Sarah_Peterson\|Sarah Peterson]] 15:39, 20 Feb 2018 (BST)		--[[User:Sarah_Peterson\|Sarah Peterson]] 15:39, 20 Feb 2018 (BST)

−	~~= Find out more =~~	+	= Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki =
−		+
−	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===	+

	* Building engineering physics.		* Building engineering physics.

Designing Buildings at 09:24, 25 July 2019

2019-07-25T09:24:15Z

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	* Heating.		* Heating.
	* Indoor air velocity.		* Indoor air velocity.
		+	* ‎Maximum and minimum workplace temperatures.
	* Mean radiant temperature.		* Mean radiant temperature.
	* Operative temperature.		* Operative temperature.

Paul Thistlethwaite at 16:27, 29 January 2019

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	= Applicable Schemes =		= Applicable Schemes =

−	The guidelines collated in this ~~issue support document~~ aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to understand these nuances. See this document for further guidelines.	+	The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See [[BREEAM_Issue_support_document_guidelines\|this document]] for further guidelines.

−	* ~~(eg) International~~ New Construction ~~2016~~	+	* UK New Construction 2014

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Designing Buildings at 11:16, 18 June 2018

2018-06-18T11:16:36Z

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	--[[User:Sarah_Peterson\|Sarah Peterson]] 15:39, 20 Feb 2018 (BST)		--[[User:Sarah_Peterson\|Sarah Peterson]] 15:39, 20 Feb 2018 (BST)
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		+	= Find out more =
		+
		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===
		+
		+	* Building engineering physics.
		+	* BREEAM Visual comfort View out.
		+	* Cold stress.
		+	* Comfort in low energy buildings.
		+	* Draught proofing.
		+	* Evolving opportunities for providing thermal comfort.
		+	* Healthy excursions outside the thermal comfort zone.
		+	* Heat metering.
		+	* Heat stress.
		+	* Heating.
		+	* Indoor air velocity.
		+	* Mean radiant temperature.
		+	* Operative temperature.
		+	* Overheating.
		+	* Predicted mean vote.
		+	* Preventing overheating.
		+	* Psychometric charts.
		+	* Radiant heating.
		+	* Sling psychrometer.
		+	* Temperature.
		+	* The building as climate modifier.
		+	* Thermal comfort.
		+	* Thermal comfort and wellbeing.
		+	* Thermal pleasure in the built environment.
		+	* Thermal indices.

	[[Category:BREEAM]]		[[Category:BREEAM]]

Designing Buildings at 11:14, 18 June 2018

2018-06-18T11:14:39Z

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	Modelling should be carried out using dynamic simulation software (IES or TAS for example) in accordance CIBSE AM11. Ensure this is referenced in any report used as BREEAM evidence.		Modelling should be carried out using dynamic simulation software (IES or TAS for example) in accordance CIBSE AM11. Ensure this is referenced in any report used as BREEAM evidence.

−	== RIBA Stage 4 ==	+	=== RIBA Stage 4 ===

−	Unless there are any major design changes relating to heating and cooling, ~~you’re done~~.	+	Unless there are any major design changes relating to heating and cooling, there may be no action here.

−	== RIBA Stage 5 ==	+	=== RIBA Stage 5 ===

−	If ~~you’re~~ working for an M&E ~~sub contractor~~ you may need to produce a markup of an as built drawing showing ~~the~~ zones and controls. You may also have to confirm formally that there have been no changes to the design which would affect the overheating risk, or make the building too cold in the winter. The BREEAM assessor will take a ~~bunch~~ of photos of the site showing that there are heating and cooling systems as per the design.	+	If you are working for an M&E subcontractor you may need to produce a markup of an as-built drawing showing zones and controls. You may also have to confirm formally that there have been no changes to the design which would affect the overheating risk, or make the building too cold in the winter.
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		+	The BREEAM assessor will take a lot of photos of the site showing that there are heating and cooling systems as per the design.

	= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =		= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =
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	What is the thermal comfort criteria?		What is the thermal comfort criteria?

−	~~TO BE ADDED TO~~	+	Add additional questions here....

	= Tools and resources =		= Tools and resources =
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	CIBSE TM52		CIBSE TM52

−	~~TO BE ADDED TO~~	+	Add additional resources here....

	= Tips and best practice =		= Tips and best practice =

−	Don't forget winter time thermal comfort	+	Don't forget winter time thermal comfort.

−	TM52 ~~isn’t~~ a limiting stop. A building ~~won’t~~ necessarily be comfortable because ~~you met~~ TM52. Try not to let the thermal zoning exercise feel like “something you just have to do for BREEAM” – control strategies are a really important part of soft landings and trying to reduce the performance gap	+	TM52 is not a limiting stop. A building will not necessarily be comfortable because it meets TM52. Try not to let the thermal zoning exercise feel like “something you just have to do for BREEAM” – control strategies are a really important part of soft landings and trying to reduce the performance gap

−	~~TO BE ADDED TO~~	+	Add more tips and best practice here....

	= Typical evidence =		= Typical evidence =

−	~~TO BE ADDED TO~~	+	Add typical evidence here...

	= Applicable Schemes =		= Applicable Schemes =

−	The guidelines collated in this ~~ISD~~ aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles ~~to this one~~ to understand these nuances. See this document for further guidelines.	+	The guidelines collated in this issue support document aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to understand these nuances. See this document for further guidelines.

	* (eg) International New Construction 2016		* (eg) International New Construction 2016

Designing Buildings at 11:10, 18 June 2018

2018-06-18T11:10:27Z

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	= When to consider =		= When to consider =
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−	~~See Step by step guidance below for some guidance on actions with regards to the RIBA timeline.~~

	The analysis should lead the design so ideally it should be carried out at concept design stage. RIBA Stage 2 - 3.		The analysis should lead the design so ideally it should be carried out at concept design stage. RIBA Stage 2 - 3.

−	= Step by step guidance =	+	See Step-by-step guidance below for some guidance on actions in relation to the RIBA stages.
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		+	= Step-by-step guidance =

	=== Pre-Assessment ===		=== Pre-Assessment ===
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	Is your building comfort cooled? If yes, you should achieve credits 1 and 2, as long as your system is sized OK.		Is your building comfort cooled? If yes, you should achieve credits 1 and 2, as long as your system is sized OK.

−	Is your building mechanically ventilated? If yes, you’ll probably achieve the credits~~. Is your building fully naturally ventilated? If yes, you should achieve the first credit, but the climate change one will be really tricky~~.	+	Is your building mechanically ventilated? If yes, you’ll probably achieve the credits.

−	There’s no excuse in this day and age for not achieving the 3rd credit. Note, in a school situation, it might only be that FM can control the heating/cooling so that kids don’t keep changing TRVs etc. In retail buildings/prisons etc the credit only refers to staff controlling temperature.	+	Is your building fully naturally ventilated? If yes, you should achieve the first credit, but the climate change one will be really tricky.
		+
		+	There’s no excuse in this day and age for not achieving the 3rd credit. Note, in a school situation, it might only be that FM can control the heating/cooling so that kids don’t keep changing TRVs (thermostatic radiator valves) etc. In retail buildings/prisons etc the credit only refers to staff controlling the temperature.

	=== RIBA Stage 2 ===		=== RIBA Stage 2 ===

−	Check overheating risk as part of initial Part L and thermal modelling. Start putting together a thermal zoning and control strategy. Consider:	+	Check overheating risk as part of initial Part L and thermal modelling. Start putting together a thermal zoning and control strategy.
		+
		+	Consider:

−	* ~~the~~ type of people that will use the building	+	* The type of people that will use the building.
−	* ~~how au fait~~ they will be ~~with~~ the different types of equipment	+	* How capable they will be at using the different types of equipment.
−	* ~~how~~ often ~~they’ll~~ be using the spaces and what the spaces will be used for	+	* How often they will be using the spaces and what the spaces will be used for.
	* How do individuals want to interact with heating/cooling controls?		* How do individuals want to interact with heating/cooling controls?
	* How can you balance different peoples’ requirements?		* How can you balance different peoples’ requirements?
	* How will the systems interact with each other?		* How will the systems interact with each other?
−	* Does there need to be an override so systems ~~aren’t~~ used ~~totally~~ inefficiently?	+	* Does there need to be an override so systems are not used inefficiently?

	Work out how many heating/cooling zones are appropriate. Do central cores need separate heating to perimeter areas in large rooms?		Work out how many heating/cooling zones are appropriate. Do central cores need separate heating to perimeter areas in large rooms?

−	== RIBA Stage 3 ==	+	=== RIBA Stage 3 ===

−	Produce thermal comfort report, covering winter comfort and overheating. Finalise zoning and controls strategy. Include these in a report (could be ~~your~~ stage report, or a stand-alone report)	+	Produce a thermal comfort report, covering winter comfort and overheating. Finalise the zoning and controls strategy. Include these in a report (this could be a stage report, or a stand-alone report)

−	Modelling should be carried out using dynamic simulation software (IES or TAS for example) ~~an be~~ in accordance CIBSE AM11~~, ensure~~ this is referenced in any report used as BREEAM evidence.	+	Modelling should be carried out using dynamic simulation software (IES or TAS for example) in accordance CIBSE AM11. Ensure this is referenced in any report used as BREEAM evidence.

	== RIBA Stage 4 ==		== RIBA Stage 4 ==

Multiple Author Article at 20:57, 21 April 2018

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	TO BE ADDED TO		TO BE ADDED TO
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		+	= Applicable Schemes =
		+
		+	The guidelines collated in this ISD aim to support sustainable best practice in the topic described. This issue may apply in multiple BREEAM schemes covering different stages in the life of a building, different building types and different year versions. Some content may be generic but scheme nuances should also be taken into account. Refer to the comments below and related articles to this one to understand these nuances. See this document for further guidelines.
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		+	* (eg) International New Construction 2016

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Sarah Peterson at 15:57, 20 February 2018

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	See Step by step guidance below for some guidance on actions with regards to the RIBA timeline.		See Step by step guidance below for some guidance on actions with regards to the RIBA timeline.

−	The analysis should lead the design so ideally it should be carried out at ~~concpet~~ design stage. RIBA Stage 2 - 3.	+	The analysis should lead the design so ideally it should be carried out at concept design stage. RIBA Stage 2 - 3.

	= Step by step guidance =		= Step by step guidance =
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	Produce thermal comfort report, covering winter comfort and overheating. Finalise zoning and controls strategy. Include these in a report (could be your stage report, or a stand-alone report)		Produce thermal comfort report, covering winter comfort and overheating. Finalise zoning and controls strategy. Include these in a report (could be your stage report, or a stand-alone report)

−	Modelling should be carried out ~~ideally~~ using dynamic simulation software (IES or TAS for example)	+	Modelling should be carried out using dynamic simulation software (IES or TAS for example) an be in accordance CIBSE AM11, ensure this is referenced in any report used as BREEAM evidence.

	== RIBA Stage 4 ==		== RIBA Stage 4 ==
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	= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =		= Questions to ask while seeking compliance =

−	~~See Step by step guidance RIBA stage 2 above for some questions~~	+	What is the thermal comfort criteria?
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		+	TO BE ADDED TO

	= Tools and resources =		= Tools and resources =
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	CIBSE TM52		CIBSE TM52
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		+	TO BE ADDED TO

	= Tips and best practice =		= Tips and best practice =
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	TM52 isn’t a limiting stop. A building won’t necessarily be comfortable because you met TM52. Try not to let the thermal zoning exercise feel like “something you just have to do for BREEAM” – control strategies are a really important part of soft landings and trying to reduce the performance gap		TM52 isn’t a limiting stop. A building won’t necessarily be comfortable because you met TM52. Try not to let the thermal zoning exercise feel like “something you just have to do for BREEAM” – control strategies are a really important part of soft landings and trying to reduce the performance gap
		+
		+	TO BE ADDED TO

	= Typical evidence =		= Typical evidence =

−	~~tbc~~	+	TO BE ADDED TO

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	BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.		BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.

−	--[[User:~~Sarah Peterson~~\|Sarah Peterson]] 15:39, 20 Feb 2018 (BST)	+	--[[User:Sarah_Peterson\|Sarah Peterson]] 15:39, 20 Feb 2018 (BST)

	[[Category:BREEAM]]		[[Category:BREEAM]]

Sarah Peterson at 15:39, 20 February 2018

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	BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.		BRE Global does not endorse any of the content posted and use of the content will not guarantee the meeting of certification criteria.
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		+	--[[User:Sarah Peterson\|Sarah Peterson]] 15:39, 20 Feb 2018 (BST)

	[[Category:BREEAM]]		[[Category:BREEAM]]