[BLDG-SIM] Energy Modeling Software Recommendations for Architects

[Vikram Sami]

Ecotect is one software developed specifically for architects. I'm not
an expert on Ecotect, but from what I have seen its a good tool for
schematic design to inform the decision making process - especially
form, shading and orientation.
 
Another residential scale tool is HEED.
 

Vikram Sami, LEED AP 
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Subject: [BLDG-SIM] Energy Modeling Software Recommendations for
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All:

Of course there are many software options for building performance
modeling.  As an architecture studio we are concerned more w/ developing
form, assemblies, daylighting models, water use, etc... to develop good
building practice and are less interested in getting overwhelmed by all
the data required by software like eQuest.  I noticed that the DOE is
developing an EnergyPlus plug-in for SketchUp which sounds promising.

 

What software is recommended for developing a simple but useful in-house
design tool for schematic building performance modeling?  Something that
allows us to modify and evaluate the effects of building orientation,
form, fenestrations as well as insulation values, mechanical systems,
lighting, etc...  Preferably something that simulates performance from a
3D model (like SKP) not infinite fields of data inputs (like eQuest).

 

Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

 

Robert Des Rosiers, LEED AP

 

STUDIO MA Architecture & Environmental Design

www.studioma.com

desrosiers at studioma.com

602 251 3800  fax 251 3100

 


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