Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] Re: Questions about EnergyPlus

[Bing Dong <allen_dongenergy@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Dear Charlie,
 
Thank you for your information. 
 
Using IDF editor only to set up a 20 storey building is a very time consuming work. I search on the EnergyPlus website and i find that only a thridy party software called DesignBuilder is available for free use. 
 
In addition, it seems IDF can only edit one story building. Do you how to achieve several stroies? 
 
Thank you again.
 
Regards,
 
Allen

applezealot <applezealot@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Dear Allen

    As fas as I know, there are some third-party software which can 
be used for the setup of buildings. But I am using the IDF editor to 
input the construction of the building right now. I have no idea 
whether the IFC to IDF converter will be helpful.
    Based on my experience with the software, I know how to 
calculate the annual heating and cooling load of the building 
without HVAC system, or let the zone temperture float without any 
air conditioning. But the natural ventilation part, I really do not 
know much.
    Wish this would help you

                                                       charlie


--- In EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Bing Dong 
<allen_dongenergy@y...> wrote:
> Dear All,
>  
> I am a beginner in EnergyPlus. I have several questions below. I 
hope some helps from you experts. Thank you. 
>  
> Can EnergyPlus set up the building model directly or a thirty 
party support tool has to be used? I know that now there is a 
converter called IFCtoIDF, which is a utility for importing building 
geometry from commercial CAD tools into EnergyPlus. However, it is 
easier to setup the model in EnergyPlus directly. 
> 
>  
> 
> Another question is that can EnergyPlus do naturally ventilated 
building without HVAC system? 
> 
> Thank you very much
> 
> Best Regards,
> 
> 
> 
> Allen
> 
> 
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