[BLDG-SIM] Energy Modeling Software Recommendations for Architects

[Charles Christenson]

Good topic.  We use energypro, equest, visualdoe to do our energy modeling.
However, unless you have experience in this software (and even if you have
extensive experience!), input errors are likely. 

 

Have you found the IES system to be valuable and easy to learn?  I've been
hearing a lot about IES and would like to know more about its daylight and
energy modeling capabilities.  

 

Charlie Christenson, LEED AP

Brummitt Energy Associates, Inc.

 

From: BLDG-SIM at gard.com [mailto:BLDG-SIM at gard.com] On Behalf Of Peterson,
John
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 10:50 AM
To: BLDG-SIM at gard.com
Subject: [BLDG-SIM] Energy Modeling Software Recommendations for Architects

 

We use a program called IES Virtual Environment for much of our modeling,
especially in schematic design.  It gives us a good idea of major concerns
we might have with day-lighting, glare, and passive solar use.  On top of
that it can give some slick renderings for presentations.  The only drawback
is you need to buy the licenses for each module to do the more in-depth
things, such as ventilation air flow modeling.  But then again you don't
have to buy everything if you're not going to use it.  

 


John Peterson, PE, LEED AP


R.G. Vanderweil Engineers, LLP 


625 N. Washington Street     Alexandria, VA  22314-1913 


Tel: (703) 683-9700 

Fax: (703) 683-2480 


www.vanderweil.com 

 

 

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From: BLDG-SIM at gard.com [mailto:BLDG-SIM at gard.com] On Behalf Of Robert Des
Rosiers
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2007 1:05 PM
To: BLDG-SIM at gard.com
Subject: [BLDG-SIM] Energy Modeling Software Recommendations for Architects

 

All:

Of course there are many software options for building performance modeling.
As an architecture studio we are concerned more w/ developing form,
assemblies, daylighting models, water use, etc. to develop good building
practice and are less interested in getting overwhelmed by all the data
required by software like eQuest.  I noticed that the DOE is developing an
EnergyPlus plug-in for SketchUp which sounds promising.

 

What software is recommended for developing a simple but useful in-house
design tool for schematic building performance modeling?  Something that
allows us to modify and evaluate the effects of building orientation, form,
fenestrations as well as insulation values, mechanical systems, lighting,
etc.  Preferably something that simulates performance from a 3D model (like
SKP) not infinite fields of data inputs (like eQuest).

 

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

Robert Des Rosiers, LEED AP

 

STUDIO MA Architecture & Environmental Design

www.studioma.com

desrosiers at studioma.com

602 251 3800  fax 251 3100

 

 
 
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