Abstract
Throughout this thesis the potential financial and energy usage impact an upgrade to green building standards would have on an antiquated building has been analyzed. The extent of the implementation of specific LEED rating system credits that relate directly or indirectly to the energy consumption of a building have been demonstrated, through the means of several simulations using Revit, eQuest, Ecotect and Vasari simulation tools. This thesis also attempted to provide a clear understanding and overview of the plausibility of the suggested upgrades to be made, with regards to financial investment required for such upgrades, by using simple payback calculations to determine the length of time it would take for such upgrades to pay off.
Date of this Version
5-1-2013
Department
Computer Graphics Technology
Department Head
Marvin Sarapin
Month of Graduation
May
Degree
Master of Science
Head of Graduate Program
Craig Miller
Advisor 1 or Chair of Committee
Patrick Connolly
Committee Member 1
Clark A. Cory
Committee Member 2
Hazar Dib
Committee Member 3
Mark E. Shaurette