IGBC- SA Credit 3: Passive Architecture
Intent
Adopt passive architectural design features to minimize negative environmental impacts.
Compliance Options:
Option 1: Simulation Approach
Demonstrate that the passive architecture measures implemented in the project has resulted in
at least 2% energy savings of total annual energy consumption (through whole building simulation
approach).
Option 2: Prescriptive Approach
Demonstrate that the project has implemented at least one of the following passive measures
that result in energy savings: (1 point for each measure; maximum 2 points)
Exemplary Performance:
This credit is not eligible for exemplary performance.
Procedure for Site Preservation
Adopt Passive design features
Adopt passive architectural design features to minimize negative environmental impacts.
Simulate or Prescribe
Simulate the passive technique used and show that it reduces at least 10% annual energy savings. Or demonstrate that the project has used any of the passive strategies mentioned in the IGBC manual.
Documentation
Submit narratives and calculations of the energy savings of passive strategy implemented.
