Buildings Performance Database Dashboard
This section of the site contains charts and graphs that illustrate the amount and type of commercial and residential building data currently contained in the DOE Buildings Performance Database.
The Database is in a prototype phase and is being tested by government and industry experts. The current focus is on soliciting and integrating user feedback and increasing the number of data sources contained within the Database. Over the coming months the DOE Buildings Performance Database will continue to evolve and expand, becoming an even more valuable resource to the energy efficiency and financial communities.
Data Profile
This table lists the total number of commercial and residential buildings in the DOE Buildings Performance Database as well as the size and age of these buildings.
| Totals | |
|---|---|
| Total number of buildings | 51,029 |
| Total number of residential buildings | 37,768 |
| Residential ft2 Mean: | 2,034 |
| Residential ft2 Median: | 1,680 |
| Residential ft2 Range: | 167 - 280,000 |
| Average year built (Residential): | 1978 |
| Total number of commercial buildings: | 13,261 |
| Commercial ft2 Mean: | 69,726 |
| Commercial ft2 Median: | 12,054 |
| Commercial ft2 Range: | 125 - 1,903,784 |
| Average year built (Commercial): | 1966 |
To learn more about buildings included in the Buildings Performance Database, see these pages:
- Building Type
- Building Location
- Building Floor Area
- Equipment Inventory
- Number of Buildings Completed by Decade