[Bldg-sim] Simulation software recommendations
Daniel Ruepp
daniel at ruepp.at
Sat Aug 20 05:25:38 PDT 2022
Quote Chris Yates: "IDA ICE is the best thing since sliced bread" ;)
Watch this: https://youtu.be/cAS7qbIznHQ
It covers all your needs.
Since you are located in Switzerland, IDA ICE makes even more sense, the
Solutions company (courses+support) is located in Zug and the Swiss
localization covers all Swiss standards, including SIA 380.
Best
Daniel
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DI Daniel Ruepp
daniel at ruepp.at
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Am .08.2022, 21:35 Uhr, schrieb Sheila Sagerer via Bldg-sim
<bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org>:
>
> I have not used IDA ICE, but have used both EnergyPlus and IESVE. Both
> are robust, but I’m not as sure about the DesignBuilder interface. The
> last time >I used DB, I could only take my model so far, then had to
> switch to the E+ IDF editor due to the complexity being beyond the
> abilities of DB. That was a >nightmare!
> IESVE is very robust with a lot of modules available, including CFD for
> natural ventilation. It has a steep learning curve, but so does
> EnergyPlus! IESVE >has a pretty good library of the most common HVAC
> equipment types with various control setups and options. It is further
> customizable. With Gaeia >interface, it has the capability of modeling
> groundsource interactions. It can also handle DES plants…however, if
> you’re submitting for LEED, post >processing for DES utility rates will
> be needed.
>
> Sheila Sagerer, LEED AP BD+C, BEMP
> Senior High Performance Building Analyst
> Ecoworks Studio
> sheila at ecoworks-studio.com
> (717) 341-1496
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Aug 19, 2022, at 12:05 PM, Duggin, Cory via Bldg-sim
> <bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org> wrote:
>
>
> Sounds like IESVE checks all the boxes you are looking for. Since they
> are based on Scotland, they have tools and systems for that >market.
>
>
>> Cory Duggin, PE, LEED AP BD+C, BEMP
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>
>
>
> From: Bldg-sim <bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org> On Behalf Of
> Leenknegt Sarah via Bldg-sim
> Sent: Friday, August 19, 2022 8:29 AM
> To: bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
> Subject: [Bldg-sim] Simulation software recommendations
>
>
> Hi
>
>
> I would like to ask advice regarding which simulation tool would best
> suite our needs. We are an engineering bureau in Zürich, >with long
> years of experience in building simulation. We deal with: load
> calculations, comfort evaluations, daylight, natural >ventilation, HVAC
> optimization, LEED certification or support in development of innovative
> energy concepts.
>
> Our current tool is TAS from edsl, which has large benefits in
> 3D-modelling, fast and stable calculations and user friendliness, >but
> is lacking regarding HVAC modelling (geothermal concepts, European
> market oriented systems) and has flaws regarding >solar shading and
> natural ventilation controls.
>
> It is very clear that there is no “best” simulation tool, but very
> difficult to guess which one is best for us. I can read summaries of
> >features and watch video tutorials, discuss with customer services,
> which I am doing, but the most useful input is from the user >side. I am
> hoping I can get some recommendations here.
>
>
> What we need:
> Reliable modelling of natural or mixed mode ventilation (TAS has a time
> step of 1h -> no proper natural ventilation >modelling possible)Able to
> run daylight controlled interior lighting
> Very strong HVAC modelling, with predefined components and libraries,
> able to deal with large numbers of zones
> Automated export of results (select a group of zones and a list of
> parameters and put them in a .txt file)Suitable for commercial use (good
> support, tutorials etc. available, no need for open source, userfriendly)
>
>
> Nice to have:
> Efficient 3D-modelling, able to deal with challenging architecture
> Able to process a high number of zones (with TAS, I can run a 1000-zones
> model in about one hour, albeit without HVAC >systems)
> LEED plugins
> Daylight calculations
>
>
> On our shortlist:
> E+/Designbuilder
> IESVE
> IDA ICE
>
>
> I appologize for the long post and would very much welcome any inputs!
>
>
> Thank you in advance,
>
>
> Sarah
>
>
>> Dr. Sarah Leenknegt
> MSc Eng. Arch. | Dr. Bauphysik
> T +41 44 200 77 37 (Mi. abwesend)
>
> Lemon Consult AG
> Energy Efficiency Engineering
> Sumatrastrasse 10
> 8006 Zürich
> T +41 44 200 77 44
> lemonconsult.ch
>
> HR-Nr. CH-020.4.021.817-1
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DI Daniel Ruepp
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