Free 5-Part Integrated Design and Construction Series: Rebuilding for Comfort, Durability and Energy Efficiency
Date: June 01, 2018
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Registration Required: No
Session Five on June 1: Energy and Time Efficient Hot Water Systems for New Homes
How can we reduce energy used for delivery and heating of water while also managing the volume of water used? Hot water systems include heater, distribution piping, plumbing fixtures and appliances, and the capture of waste heat that would otherwise run down the drain. Water heating has changed considerably in the past twenty years with increased adoption of on-demand and heat pump technologies. Distribution systems have also been rethought. Occupant behavior has a big effect as well. Given these numerous changes, many building professionals were taught to design and build hot water systems based on information that is many years out of date.
This session, intended for all audiences: home owners, construction veterans, and all other professionals, will explore the answers to the following questions: What is the most energy, water and time efficient way to install a hot water distribution system for a given floor plan? When should you install water heaters in multiple locations? What would be more efficient floor plans from a hot water perspective? When is it appropriate to use drain water heat recovery systems? How can these considerations be integrated into good building design?