Yes, architectural ordonnance can be used to support a building's energy efficiency goals. By designing a building with proper orientation, efficient building envelope design, passive solar strategies, and high-performance systems, architects can significantly reduce a building's energy consumption. They can also use building materials that have high thermal resistance and low heat transfer properties to reduce heat transfer in and out of the building. Additionally, architectural ordonnance can be used to ensure that buildings are designed to take advantage of natural ventilation and daylighting opportunities, which further reduce the need for artificial lighting, heating, and cooling, thereby improving the building's energy efficiency. Overall, architectural ordonnance plays an important role in supporting a building's energy efficiency goals.
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