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I don't know of an official list from a building performance organization, but below are some items I would include. I know this isn't exactly what you were looking for, but hopefully it helps a little:

-sustainability goals (net-zero, carbon neutral, % savings over local code, % savings over 90.1) -certification goals (LEED, GreenGlobes, GreenPoint Rated (in CA), etc) -building type & anticipated occupancies (i.e. does it have a kitchen?) -project scope (i.e. is it core & shell?) -square footage -number of issued reports -number of major model changes (i.e. building envelope or floor plan layouts) -scope of energy modeling (is it just for code compliance? are you giving design feedback?) -if you are giving design feedback, you should consider if you are... +testing a variety of HVAC systems +optimizing shading strategies or envelope design +performing any other kind of analysis, such as thermal comfort, daylighting, or natural ventilation

There are a lot of things to consider and it varies significantly from project to project, of course, but I think this is a starting point. I'm sure there are items I have missed.

I don't know of an official list from a building performance organization, but below are some items I would include. I know this isn't exactly what you were looking for, but hopefully it helps a little:

-sustainability goals (net-zero, carbon neutral, % savings over local code, % savings over 90.1) 90.1)
-certification goals (LEED, GreenGlobes, GreenPoint Rated (in CA), etc) etc)
-building type & anticipated occupancies (i.e. does it have a kitchen?) kitchen?)
-project scope (i.e. is it core & shell?) shell?)
-square footage footage
-number of issued reports reports
-number of major model changes (i.e. building envelope or floor plan layouts) layouts)
-scope of energy modeling (is it just for code compliance? are you giving design feedback?) feedback?)
-if you are giving design feedback, you should consider if you are... are...
+testing a variety of HVAC systems systems
+optimizing shading strategies or envelope design design
+performing any other kind of analysis, such as thermal comfort, daylighting, or natural ventilationventilation

There are a lot of things to consider and it varies significantly from project to project, of course, but I think this is a starting point. I'm sure there are items I have missed.

I don't know of an official list from a building performance organization, but below are some items I would include. I know this isn't exactly what you were looking for, but hopefully it helps a little:

-sustainability

  • sustainability goals (net-zero, carbon neutral, % savings over local code, % savings over 90.1)
    -certification
  • certification goals (LEED, GreenGlobes, GreenPoint Rated (in CA), etc)
    -building
  • building type & anticipated occupancies (i.e. does it have a kitchen?)
    -project
  • project scope (i.e. is it core & shell?)
    -square
  • square footage
    -number
  • number of issued reports
    -number
  • number of major model changes (i.e. building envelope or floor plan layouts)
    -scope
  • scope of energy modeling (is it just for code compliance? are you giving design feedback?)
    -if
  • if you are giving design feedback, you should consider if you are...
    +testing
    • testing a variety of HVAC systems
      +optimizing
    • optimizing shading strategies or envelope design
      +performing
    • performing any other kind of analysis, such as thermal comfort, daylighting, or natural ventilation

There are a lot of things to consider and it varies significantly from project to project, of course, but I think this is a starting point. I'm sure there are items I have missed.