Browsing by Author "Musunuru, Sravanthi"
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Item Integration of Electrochromic Glazing with Traditional Shading Techniques: Multivariate Analysis for Optimal Configuration(2014) Musunuru, SravanthiWith the advancements in modern energy-efficient building envelopes, glazing systems have become more prominent as considerable heat transfer elements especially in curtain-wall systems making it extremely difficult for even high-performance static glazing systems to achieve very low energy consumption levels. This is when electrochromic glazing proves to be effective by adapting to both internal and external climatic conditions, hence reducing energy consumption and increasing occupant comfort. But a curtain-wall glazing system entirely of electrochromic glazing might not be the most economical solution for effective daylighting and energy efficiency. The portion of glazing below 2.5ft from floor level (non-vision glazing) does not provide views or useful daylight at workspace height and that above 7.5ft from floor level (daylight glazing) is most effective for daylight penetration when coupled with internal light-shelves to distribute daylight deep into the interior space. This provides an opportunity to tailor the vertical design of the envelope to better respond to different performance and design issues. This multivariate study analyzes the energy efficiency, daylight availability and glare potential of various combinations of electrochromic glazing (SageGlass) and traditional shading techniques namely external shading devices and internal lightshelves. The ultimate goal is to study the interaction between electrochromic glazing and traditional shading techniques and identify the optimum configuration(s) that reaps the maximum quantitative and qualitative performance benefits, hence discovering a more sustainable solution while also making a business/ economic case (w.r.t. associated energy savings) of replacing static property glazing with dynamic property electrochromic glazing.Item Methodology to Prioritize and Optimize Passive Design Strategies in Conceptual Design Phase(2015) Musunuru, SravanthiThe following paper devises a step‐by‐step process/method to quickly optimize passive design strategies in the conceptual design phase in architectural practice. This study explores the potential capabilities of Sefaira, a cloudbased software platform for performance‐based design, to achieve this purpose. The ultimate aim of the study is to determine what passive design strategies have the most impact on building energy consumption and daylight potential, prioritize them in decreasing order of impact, and devise a method for architects to make quick and impactful design decisions while developing conceptual designs hence integrating this process into their workflow.Item Redesigning the Urban Water Cycle A Vision for Redgedale Mall 2030(Resilient Communities Project (RCP), University of Minnesota, 2012) Breton, Aaron; Kelkar, Gauri; Paine, Jessica; Tornow, Kyle; Bell, Tia; Musunuru, Sravanthi; Salmela, Kai; Stauduhar, Peter; Forouzandeh, Peyvand; Holmberg-Johnson, Thea; Khanna, Abhishek; Thomas, Angela; Dougherty, Brendan; Lemon, Julian; Roys Salkas, Kristen; Treml, Paul; Andrejasich, Jessica; Kubota, Niko; Montgomery, AndrewThis project was completed as part of the 2012-2013 Resilient Communities Project (rcp.umn.edu) partnership with the City of Minnetonka. The City of Minnetonka was looking for innovative design solution to address stormwater management issues at the site of the Ridgedale Mall. Minnetonka project lead Jo Colleran collaborated with five groups of graduate-level architecture students in ARCH 8567: Building and Site Integration in Sustainable Design, to develop solutions to accommodate 90% of all stormwater and other water use on the site through attractive, educational, and interactive designs. The final report is available.