[Bldg-sim] Ebergy Plus and SketchUp

[Aulbach, John]

Which brings us to eQuest, which does many good things..and doesn't
require relearning another program..and is LOVED by the LEED types
around the country..

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[mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Kristin
Field
Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 11:39 AM
To: bldg-sim at onebuilding.org
Subject: Re: [Bldg-sim] Ebergy Plus and SketchUp


Also, it's important to note that EnergyPlus is not an easy tool to use
- it's powerful and flexible, but not easy.  I actually use it quite a
bit and like it, but I had some very good engineering teachers.  The
SketchUp tool is great, and if you just wanted to do sort of a loads
analysis (not looking at the effects of different HVAC systems or
controls, just those of layout, constructions, glazing, orientation,
etc.), then you could do that within the SketchUp tool with "purchased
air" systems.  But once you want to start putting in any HVAC, you
should get someone experienced to help you.  Good luck!
 
Kristin
 

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Kristin M. Field, EI
Energy Analysis Group
Architectural Energy Corporation
2540 Frontier Ave., Suite 201
Boulder, CO  80301
303.444.4149
 
 


>>> "Mostapha Sadeghipour" <sadeghipour at gmail.com> 9/11/2008 12:15 PM
>>>

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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