[BLDG-SIM] IES <VE> vs DesignBuilder

[Mahabir Bhandari]

Josh,

In my opinion, here are some points of comparison between DesignBuilder and
IES <VE>: 

 
GENERAL BUILDING SIMULATION CAPABILITIES
DesignBuilder and IES <VE> have quite similar capabilities for modeling
fabric, solar shading, internal gains, daylighting, natural ventilation etc.
DesignBuilder simulation is carried out using DOE EnergyPlus simulation
engine and the IES <VE> simulations use the Apache simulator.
 
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