Building Science Insight
Deep dives, Case studies, How To's, and more
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+5Written by Akshay Padwal, Patrick Pease, Zahra Zolfaghari and 5 others



How does shading impact design performance?
Misconceptions about shading and energy
Written by Zahra Zolfaghari. Updated over a week ago
How does shading and WWR impact the energy and environmental performance of a building?
Impact of Shading and WWR on Building Performance metrics - EUI, sDA, ASE
Written by Nilesh. Updated over a week ago
When your custom engineering inputs create an error
How to troubleshoot your project
Written by Sandeep Ahuja. Updated over a week ago
Georgia Tech Campus Center
A cove.tool case study
Written by Zahra Zolfaghari. Updated over a week ago
Changes in Early Stage Design Strategies post COVID-19

Written by Akshay Padwal. Updated over a week ago
5 Ways to Discuss Building Performance at your Next Project Pursuit
Cove.tool Article Series: #01
Written by Zahra Zolfaghari. Updated over a week ago
How lighting design impact building's performance?
This article compares the Lighting Power Density (LPD) variation with energy codes and their impact on EUI for Education building type.
Written by Akshay Padwal. Updated over a week ago
Energy Efficient Classroom using cove.tool
A cove.tool case study
Written by Zahra Zolfaghari. Updated over a week ago
Why is my building already 60% more efficient than the 2030 Baseline, before any changes or optimization?
FAQ - Understanding the Baseline Energy Page and Report
Written by Zahra Zolfaghari. Updated over a week ago
Design improvement strategies to reduce energy use and carbon footprint in hospitals
hospital design, reduce energy use, reheat, hospital, healthcare, acute care, 24/7
Written by mostafa tahmasebi. Updated over a week ago
Energy Efficient Lab Building using cove.tool
A cove.tool case study
Written by Zahra Zolfaghari. Updated over a week ago
Impact of Glazing Properties on Energy Use Intensity

Written by Akshay Padwal. Updated over a week ago
5 Things to Look for in a High Performance Facade
Cove.tool Article Series: #02
Written by Zahra Zolfaghari. Updated over a week ago
5 Things for an AIA 2030 Ready Office Building
Cove.tool Article Series, #03
Written by Zahra Zolfaghari. Updated over a week ago