[BLDG-SIM] Energy Modeling Software Recommendations for Architects

[Aulbach, John]

I, Sir, beg to differ with eQuest needing "infinite data."  The list of
requirements you just stated shows me you need a great deal of input as
it is.
 
eQuest can read an Auto Cad .DWG layout into the tracing function (in
the Design Development Wizard). One can then trace each floor and its
zones as accurately as you can.
 
After having done "raw" DOE-2.1 A thru E since 1984, eQuest is a
blessing, although not perfect (we need solar water heating added).
 
But I am currently doing a LEED bound new museum, with 4 floors that are
not anywhere close to the same footprint, and with varying atrium highs.
I expect the entire model to be done, zones, HVAC, utility rates, etc,
with 60 man hours. And I didn't trace Auto Cad files either, rather free
hand traced them.
 
I find it very helpful.

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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 10:05 AM
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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