[Bldg-sim] Version 4 of DesignBuilder Released: Tailored for Architects and Building Engineers to Make Building Simulation Easy

Christian Stalberg christian at naturalintelligence.us
Tue Aug 26 16:22:59 PDT 2014


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DesignBuilder Software has released version 4 of its popular whole building
energy simulation program ‘DesignBuilder’. Version 4 adds a substantial set
of new features and improvements oriented to the different but overlapping
needs of architects and engineers. 

Santa Rosa, California August 25, 2014 - DesignBuilder Software has released
version 4 of its popular whole building energy simulation program
‘DesignBuilder’. Version 4 adds a substantial set of new features and
improvements oriented to the different but overlapping needs of architects
and engineers.

DesignBuilder Packages for Architects ensure that designs meet performance
targets at the early design stages by providing accurate and reliable energy
and daylighting performance data. The Architectural simulation packages
allow architects to link with BIM (Building Information Modeling) solutions,
analyze solar shading, maximize the use of renewable technologies and test
façade options in one comprehensive software program.

DesignBuilder Packages for Engineers consists of an integrated set of
high-productivity tools to assist with the integration of mechanical systems
within sustainable buildings design. Various design scenarios for HVAC
systems and controls, facades, lighting, and renewable technologies can be
evaluated with relative ease. Using drag and drop air and water components,
HVAC systems can be constructed within DesignBuilder from scratch.
Additionally, pre-defined HVAC templates, autosizing and zone grouping
features save significant input time compared to competing products. The
most commonly used EnergyPlus HVAC system types are readily available
including all ten ASHRAE 90.1 baseline HVAC systems.

New features available as modules in release version 4 include: 

*	ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G compatibility - ASHRAE 90.1 for 2007 and 2010
including constructions, materials, glazing systems, activities, lighting
and HVAC systems for both LEED certification and IRS tax credits.
*	Optimization - helps identify design options with the very best
combinations of cost, energy and comfort performance.
*	Cost - calculate the economic impact various building designs using
construction cost, utility tariffs and life-cycle analysis.

All DesignBuilder packages provide sensitivity analyses at the click of a
button. High quality technical and rendered outputs help communicate
findings to clients in a way they can easily understand. Key performance
indicators such as energy consumption, carbon emissions, thermal comfort,
daylight availability and cost can be provided throughout the design process
in both naturally ventilated and air-conditioned buildings.

When speaking at the V4 launch in July, Dr. Andy Tindale, founder and CEO of
DesignBuilder, explained “The new functionality provided by version 4 really
is a step-change in DesignBuilder’s energy and comfort modelling
capabilities. Some major improvements to the modeller further enhance our
existing strengths in the ability to create and edit geometry quickly and
easily. The improved BIM import; enhanced LEED and ASHRAE 90.1 capability;
new HVAC systems such as ground source heat pumps; tariff analysis;
Simulation Manager for running parallel simulations; and, Optimisation for
multi-objective cost benefit analysis have helped to strengthen our position
as the leading interface to EnergyPlus.”

Company Profile

DesignBuilder Software Ltd specializes in developing high-quality,
easy-to-use and affordable simulation software tools for assessing the
environmental performance of building designs. The flagship product
DesignBuilder provides data to building designers on energy consumption,
carbon emissions, occupant comfort, daylight availability as well as the
status of the building with regard to several national building regulations
and certification standards. Leading services engineers and energy modelers
across the world use DesignBuilder to gain an insight into the impact of
their design strategies on building environmental performance. The software
is the result of considerable investment in user interface technology and an
uncompromising approach to software design.

The DesignBuilder software is distributed throughout the world by a network
of reseller Partners.

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