[BLDG-SIM] OPEN SOURCE PROGRAMS and BEST INTERFACES for ENERGYPLUS

[David Bradley]

Chris,
   Yes, my apologies for that - I thought by "open source," you meant 
software whose source code was included in the license (open for the user) 
- not that the software itself was free.
Mea culpa
   David


At 08:44 3/9/2006, Chris Jones wrote:
>I don't see any mention of open source on those sites.  It looks like it 
>costs $2,100 USD for the base version?
>
>At 11:05 08/03/2006, David Bradley wrote:
>>Charlie,
>>   TRNSYS is also open source. There are a couple of websites available 
>> for information:
>>
>>http://www.trnsys.com
>>http://sel.me.wisc.edu/trnsys
>>
>>Kind regards,
>>  David
>>
>>At 12:40 3/7/2006, Charlie Weber wrote:
>>>Hello all...
>>>I am working on a technology grant for the Ecosa Institute, a budding 
>>>ecological design school in Prescott, AZ, attracting student from all 
>>>design disciplines.  Our practice-based educational model engages 
>>>students in real projects with real clients.  The projects range from 
>>>single-family homes to large institutional buildings.  Keeping up with 
>>>the latest technology is a challenging task for our non-profit and I am 
>>>exploring the most effective ways to do so.  I am looking into applying 
>>>for a technology grant to fund products that will support the use of 
>>>open source programs for graphic design, architectural drafting, 
>>>site/building systems/energy modeling, etc.  If anyone knows the 
>>>availability of such programs, favorites, suggestions, please let me 
>>>know.  I am currently exploring EnergyPlus and its interface 
>>>possibilities.  Thank you.
>>>
>>>Charlie Weber
>>>Design Associate
>>>
>>>Ecosa Institute
>>>www.ecosainstitute.org
>>>212 B S. Marina St. - Prescott, AZ 86303
>>>
>>>928-541-1002    tel
>>>928-776-8086    fax
>>>502-500-6296    cell
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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David BRADLEY                           2916 Marketplace Drive - Suite 104
Partner                                        Madison, WI 53719
Phone: (608) 274-2577 USA
Fax: (608) 278-1475
E-mail: bradley at tess-inc.com
Web Pages:  http://www.tess-inc.com     and      http://www.trnsys.com

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