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

[David Bradley]

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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