[Bldg-sim] [Bldg-rate] Software Recommendations

James V. Dirkes II P.E. jvd2pe at tds.net
Fri Sep 12 07:07:15 PDT 2008


How about using an input tool like the DesignBuilder or SketchUp plugin for
EnergyPlus, and then running loads with a simple HVAC system like
EnergyPlus' "purchased air"?  That would make the input (especially HVAC)
simple and also recognize shading.
 
I'm suggesting EnergyPlus tools, since those are what I'm familiar with, but
there may be similar options for other software....
 

The Building Performance Team
James V. Dirkes II, P.E., LEED AP
1631 Acacia Drive NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
616 450 8653

 

 

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[mailto:bldg-rate-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Lacey
Sent: Friday, September 12, 2008 9:47 AM
To: bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org; bldg-rate at lists.onebuilding.org
Subject: [Bldg-rate] Software Recommendations



Hello,

 

I am helping out with the planning of the student design competition for the
upcoming NESEA conference this up coming March.
(http://www.buildingenergy.nesea.org/)   I think it would be great if the
contestants in addition to designing sexy building to have the design
heating and cooling loads as part of their entry.  Can anybody recommend any
friendly software that would be forgiving for first time users and the
technically impaired?  I know that HAP puts out a basic block load
calculator but my major issue with it is that it does not take into account
the potential of shading its self as a result of complex building forms and
asking contestants to use EQuest would just be crewel.  I am looking for a
happy medium that would have the building geometry front end that Equest
that doesn't require a PE to operate.  Any help or recommendations would be
greatly appreciated.  Thanks!

 

  E20-II block load report - hvac software

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan Lacey

LEED AP

Petersen Engineering, Inc.

PO Box 4774

6 Market Square

Portsmouth, NH 03801

Phone 603.436.4233 x113

Fax 603.436.4294

www.petersenengineering.com

ryan at petersenengineering.com

 

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