Operational Energy Use
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Definition
Energy consumed during the in-use phase of a building's life.
Relevance to Sustainable Construction
The operational energy use of buildings is their biggest environmental impact. Reducing the operational energy use and increasing durability should be the prime concerns of architects who wish to design and build “green” buildings.
Example, Keywords, Themes
Sources, Inspiration
Buildingscience.com: Why Energy Matters, by John Straube
