Logistics and distribution centre · Dynamic building envelope
Dynamic building envelope in logistics and distribution centre: what the SRI measures
The envelope is dynamic when shading and windows respond automatically: shading that closes in bright sun and opens for free heat in winter, and windows that open for night cooling. Reporting on performance is included.
In short
- 1Automated solar shading and operable windows.
- 2Weight of this domain for this building type: light.
- 3If everything in this domain is at level 0, the domain contributes nothing. At the highest level for all services, the indicative total score for this building type rises by about 7 percentage points (from 32 to 39 percent, with all other domains at level 1).
Weight of this domain for this building type
light
Which services count
| Service | Lowest level | Highest level | Advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Window solar shading control DE-1 · A · 5 levels | No sun shading or only manual operation | Predictive blind control (e.g. based on weather forecast) | at least level 1 |
| Window open/closed control, combined with HVAC system DE-2 · 4 levels | Manual operation or only fixed windows | Level 2 + Centralized coordination of operable windows, e.g. to control free natural night cooling | – |
| Reporting information regarding performance of dynamic building envelope systems DE-4 · A · 5 levels | No reporting | Position of each product, fault detection, predictive maintenance, real-time & historical sensor data (wind, lux, temperature...) | at least level 1 |
Worked example
If everything in this domain is at level 0, the domain contributes nothing. At the highest level for all services, the indicative total score for this building type rises by about 7 percentage points (from 32 to 39 percent, with all other domains at level 1).
What this means for you
- Owner
- When replacing or renovating in this domain, include the controls right away. It counts for this building type.
- Tenant
- Automated solar shading and operable windows.
- Advisor
- 3 services in this domain, 2 of which in Method A. Advice for this building type: at least level 1.
Next step
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