[Bldg-sim] Automatic Generation of Baseline Models

[Rosenberg, Michael I]

What I was really interested in is software that does the whole process automatically. No manipulation on the part of the user at all. You input a proposed building design, and following one of the rulesets results are generated. Does that exist and if it does, for which protocols?

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Michael Rosenberg, CEM, LEED AP
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Subject: RE: Automatic Generation of Baseline Models

Echoing everyone's caution for "Automatic" - I think it also depends on what you are using it for. If it's for a detailed compliance modeling, then I would really caution against it. If it's for quick EEM explorations I am sure it's a simpler matter.


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From: bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org<mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org> [mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Nathan Kegel
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You do need to be careful about "automatic" - it's a complex thing to fully automate.  There are more exceptions than rules.

IES VE has a PRM Navigator which automates baselines for both 90.1-2004 and 2007 following the PRM methodology (Appendix G).

The PRM Navigator does auto-generate much of the baseline - but also allows the user to go in and see and "break" or edit the baseline as needed for different conditions.

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From: bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org<mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org> [mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Rosenberg, Michael I
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Subject: [Bldg-sim] Automatic Generation of Baseline Models

I am hoping the building simulation community can help answer a question for me. What software packages out there automatically generate baseline models for the ASHRAE 90.1 Energy Cost Budget Methodology or Appendix G? Thanks.

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Michael Rosenberg, CEM, LEED AP
Senior Research Scientist
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT DIRECTORATE

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
2032 Todd Street
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 844-1960
michael.rosenberg at pnnl.gov<mailto:michael.rosenberg at pnl.gov>
www.pnnl.gov<http://www.pnl.gov/>


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