What strategy should the project team consider in order to lower the building’s energy use?

During the pre-design phase of a three-story office building, the project team determines that the anticipated energy use of the proposed building will exceed the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR).

What strategy should the project team consider in order to lower the building’s energy use?
A . Increase the square footage of the building
B . Maximize daylighting opportunities with properly sized and oriented windows
C . Use valid survey protocols to assess occupants’ satisfaction with the indoor environment
D . Monitor and verity performance to ensure that building systems are functioning as designed

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Answer: B