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Re: [EnergyPlus_Support] Residential modeling
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- Date: Fri, 08 Jan 2010 10:58:47 -0500
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Yes, EnergyPlus is capable of performing energy studies for buildings
with complex geometry.
Robert Ruth wrote:
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> I am looking for a building/house simulation and energy analysis
> software that I can be used to study the effects of passive solar
> design on energy use in a modern style southern house. The house
> features tall sloped ceilings, no attic, insulated exterior surfaces,
> massive interior masonry/concrete elements, large insulated glass
> window walls, and a simple mechanical equipment layout (up-right flow
> through unit with a single supply air duct).
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> The graphic input was relatively simple ( I am using OpenStudio with
> Google SketchUp) but running the gas furnace with DX cooling, an
> EnergyPlus example file, has me questioning the programs ability.
>
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> Is EnergyPlus capable of performing a building/house energy simulation
> studies on complex geometric objects?
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> Sincerely,
>
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> Bob
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> **Robert Ruth,** AIA, LEED-GA
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> P.O. Box 38268
>
> Dallas, Texas 75238-0268
>
> (972) 762-6536
>
> www.robertrutharchitect.com
>
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