声明称，知识工程中的新概念有望为能源设计师带来计算机工具的全部力量。人工智能领域的一种方法是使用知识库为设计师提供能源问题方面的建议，同时支持针对其他基本建筑问题的正常设计活动。描述了实现这一概念的节能建筑设计知识辅助设计环境（KADE）的研究进展。该系统将提供有关能源设计参数的建议- 高效的建筑围护结构、节能照明、太阳能控制和其他气候参数。该项目是三年努力的第二年。关键词:设计，计算机，节能，建筑，研究，专家系统研讨会，ASHRAE Trans。1991年，第97卷，第2部分

States that new concepts in knowledge engineering promise to bring the full power of computer tools to the energy designer's assistance. One such approach from the field of artificial intelligence is to use a knowledge base to provide advice to the designer on energy issues while simultaneously supporting the normal design activities directed at other fundamental building issues. Describes research progress towards a knowledge-aided design environment (KADE) for energy-efficient building design that implements such a concept. The system will provide advice relative to design parameters for energy-efficient building envelopes, energy-efficient lighting, solar control and other climatic parameters. The project is in the second year of a three year effort.KEYWORDS: Designing, computers, energy conservation, buildings, research, expert systems