[Bldg-sim] Ebergy Plus and SketchUp

[Mostapha Sadeghipour]

Scot,
If you are not interested in the most accurate results, and you want to use
it during the conceptual design period in a comparative method, I think
Ecotect could be a good suggestion. The interface is great, and it is
specially designed for architects.
Except the CFD simulation other simulation such as Lighting and energy
simulation is acceptable. And you can also export the model to other
softwares, e.g. EnergyPlus, ESP-r, Radianec, etc.

Best,
Mostapha


On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 7:57 PM, Scott Schreffler <ScottS at dykeman.net>wrote:

> Sorry, forgot to add:  I'm particularly interested in EnergyPlus since it
> has a Sketch-Up interface and I use Sketch-Up quite a bit.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Scott
>
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>
> Hello,
> I am interested in learning an energy simulation software and need some
> advice from you experts.  I am architecturally trained with over ten years
> experience.  Unfortunately I am not trained in mechanical engineering and
> have only a cursory knowledge of a variety of the more common mechanical and
> electrical systems.  I have taken quite a few lighting classes.
>
> Which program would be the best for me in terms of balancing
> a. User-friendly for an architect and
> b. Robust and commonly accepted standard for LEED et al.
>
> Thanks very much in advance for your comments!
>
> Scott
>
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