[BLDG-SIM] Building Simulation in the U.S.

[Mark E. Case]

We use simulation heavily for existing buildings' analysis and in support of
new building design. We are currently working on both low energy design and
LEED compliance analysis for new buildings, working directly for the owner
as an adjunct to the design team.
I am often concerned that the US DOE efforts on new simulation tools looses
sight of a significant portion of the audience - practicing consultants and
designers. While we want rigorous accurate tools they must also be user
friendly. Not simple, because buildings are not simple, but friendly.
Simulation would be used more frequently if it were.
I think there should be as much emphasis placed on interface and speed as
there is on mathematical modeling. There also needs to be significantly more
training and outreach.

-----Original Message-----
From: postman at gard.com [mailto:postman at gard.com]On Behalf Of Chip
Barnaby
Sent: Friday, June 08, 2001 7:45 AM
To: BLDG-SIM at gard.com
Subject: [BLDG-SIM] Building Simulation in the U.S.


Greetings --

I am giving a talk next week at the eSim 2001 conference in Ottawa titled
"Building Simulation in the U. S."  The idea is to give a 30 minute
overview of simulation activity in the U.S.

I've web searched and talked to many people, trying to make sure I don't
miss anything that deserves mention.

If you are involved in simulation-related work in the U.S. that you think
should be covered (and I haven't already contacted you), please send me
some brief info.  In particular, I'd like to get more info from people
using simulation in design practice (or hear why you don't use simulation).

I emphasize BRIEF -- the topic is large and the talk is short.  I will
finish preparing my presentation on Mon., so send a few words and/or URLs
today.  Thanks for any help!

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Chip Barnaby                   cbarnaby at wrightsoft.com
Vice President of Research
Wrightsoft Corp.               781-862-8719 x118 voice
394 Lowell St, Suite 12        781-861-2058 fax
Lexington, MA 02420            www.wrightsoft.com
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