A6 Grader’s Comments

1. Teams across both classes did not much better on Assignment 6 than they did on Assignment 5.

2. The different sections were put together and presented more uniformly than was done for Assignment 5.

3. Most teams still have a problem with citing images properly and forget to do so often.

4. Many teams did not consider the appropriateness of the relevant HVAC systems with regard to their given building type.

5. Most teams could have explained the logic of their matrix in more detail.

6. Some teams would have done better to address issues like –

a. Does the owner need to see all the engineer rankings? Could it create a bias?

b. Would it be feasible to let the owner choose the maximum setting for all criteria?

c. How would a criteria matrix handle worst-case scenarios of an overzealous or an indifferent owner.

7. Many teams did not address the questions asked for the Energy Analysis section and rarely commented substantially on how the analysis could be used to help with decision process or aid with the accuracy of the criteria matrix.

8. Most teams attempted the extra credit section in Professor Mitchell’s section.

9. All of the students attempted the extra credit in Professor DaSaro’s section.

10. Some teams STILL forget to include their website identification information (names, dates, group number, assignment number, etc).

11. Overall there was a greater balance between text and graphics.