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

Chris Jones cj at cr-jay.ca
Thu Mar 9 06:44:26 PST 2006


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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