Have you tried asking DesignBuilder or Hevacomp for an underfloor sample? Most packages come with some 'pre-cooked' examples and these guys may have one. I'd also hope they'd be able to advise you on the best way to tackle your problem using their package.
Just a thought,
David.
--- In EnergyPlus_Support@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "ritwik31" <ritwik31@...> wrote:
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> Hello,
>
> I am completely new to EnergyPlus. We typically use DOE-2 for energy simulations, but we now need to model a building with underfloor air distribution for LEED certification. From what I've found out, EnergyPlus is the best program for it, but I think the freeware "text input/output" version is far too complicated for me. What would you consider the best user interface software out there for UFAD? I'm sorry if this question has been asked before, but I did search this message board and couldn't find it. I've heard about Design Builder, Hevacomp and a few others from EPlus' website, but I'm confused as to which one I should go for.
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> I'm also quite interested in the Open Studio Plugin for Sketchup since it's free, and was hoping to know about experiences of using it, especially it's limitations.
>
> Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
>
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