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The document discusses improving energy efficiency in school buildings through good design and operation of building systems. It describes technologies like controls, low temperature boilers, heat recovery chillers, smart lighting, and occupancy sensors that can reduce utility bills by 25% while improving indoor air quality. It also presents "Tom's 50-70-95 Axiom", which notes that fresh air is essential but accounts for 50% of cooling costs, 70% of heating costs, and 95% of humidity problems, emphasizing the importance of ventilating only when occupied. The goal is to save money through energy efficiency improvements and optimize the learning environment.

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Tom Durkin, Senior Partner Sims-Durkin Associates Indianapolis, IN Tom Durkin, Senior Partner Sims-Durkin Associates Indianapolis, IN

The document discusses improving energy efficiency in school buildings through good design and operation of building systems. It describes technologies like controls, low temperature boilers, heat recovery chillers, smart lighting, and occupancy sensors that can reduce utility bills by 25% while improving indoor air quality. It also presents "Tom's 50-70-95 Axiom", which notes that fresh air is essential but accounts for 50% of cooling costs, 70% of heating costs, and 95% of humidity problems, emphasizing the importance of ventilating only when occupied. The goal is to save money through energy efficiency improvements and optimize the learning environment.

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Overview

Tom Durkin, PE, LEED® AP, ASHRAE Fellow


Senior Partner
Sims-Durkin Associates
Indianapolis, IN
Good Design + Good Operation = More $ for kids

Technology & Application

Controls
Low temperature boilers
Heat recovery chillers                                           Schedule
Smart Lighting                                                        Schedule
Occupancy  sensors                                               Schedule

(even the best ideas can be poorly applied)
System lay‐out
Creating HR opportunities
Optimized fans and pumps            

25% decrease in utility bills
Optimum Learning Environment
Courtesy: Sims-Durkin Associates Durkin & Villalta Partners Engineering
Tom’s 50-70-95 Axiom
Fresh air is essential for a healthy and effective
environment but it is also:
•50% of the cooling cost
•70% of the heating cost
•95% of potential humidity problems

Four excellent reasons to ventilate appropriately but


only when kids are there.
Good Design + Good Operation = More $ for kids

Technology & Application

Controls
Low temperature boilers
Heat recovery chillers                                           Schedule
Smart Lighting                                                        Schedule
Occupancy  sensors                                               Schedule

(even the best ideas can be poorly applied)
System lay‐out
Creating HR opportunities
Optimized fans and pumps            

25% decrease in utility bills
Optimum Learning Environment
Courtesy: Sims-Durkin Associates Durkin & Villalta Partners Engineering
Good Design + Good Operation = More $ for kids

Technology & Application

Controls
Low temperature boilers
Heat recovery chillers                                           Schedule
Smart Lighting                                                        Schedule
Occupancy  sensors                                               Schedule

(even the best ideas can be poorly applied)
System lay‐out
Creating HR opportunities
Optimized fans and pumps            

25% decrease in utility bills
Optimum Learning Environment
Courtesy: Sims-Durkin Associates Durkin & Villalta Partners Engineering
Good Design + Good Operation = More $ for kids

Technology & Application

Controls
Low temperature boilers
Heat recovery chillers                                           Schedule
Smart Lighting                                                        Schedule
Occupancy  sensors                                               Schedule

(even the best ideas can be poorly applied)
System lay‐out
Creating HR opportunities
Optimized fans and pumps            

25% decrease in utility bills
Optimum Learning Environment
Courtesy: Sims-Durkin Associates Durkin & Villalta Partners Engineering
Good Design + Good Operation = More $ for kids

Technology & Application

Controls
Low temperature boilers
Heat recovery chillers                                           Schedule
Smart Lighting                                                        Schedule
Occupancy  sensors                                               Schedule

(even the best ideas can be poorly applied)
System lay‐out
Creating HR opportunities
Optimized fans and pumps            

25% decrease in utility bills
Optimum Learning Environment
Courtesy: Sims-Durkin Associates Durkin & Villalta Partners Engineering
Tom’s 50-70-95 Axiom
Tom’s 50-70-95 Axiom
Fresh air is essential for a healthy and effective
environment but it is also:
Tom’s 50-70-95 Axiom
Fresh air is essential for a healthy and effective
environment but it is also:
•50% of the cooling cost
•70% of the heating cost
•95% of potential humidity problems
Tom’s 50-70-95 Axiom
Fresh air is essential for a healthy and effective
environment but it is also:
•50% of the cooling cost
•70% of the heating cost
•95% of potential humidity problems

Four excellent reasons to ventilate appropriately but


only when kids are there.
Energy Usage
Transportation Buildings
29.0%
39.4%

31.6%
Industry Source: USEIA - 2016

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