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<DIV><SPAN class=256013614-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>The
following message was sent to James K. Wilson of ASHRAE TC 4.7. The file
is too big to be distributed to the BLDG-SIM group. The use of energy
software at A-E firms has become very important because of energy
codes</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=256013614-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=256013614-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Varkie
Thomas</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=256013614-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=256013614-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=256013614-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>To:
James K. Wilson</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=256013614-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=256013614-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Attached is an Excel file that I created that describes the scope of
a multi-use building project. The file is too big for
distribution to BLDG-SIM. You may distribute this at the TC4.7 meeting if
you wish. In practice we do not get architectural drawings that are
neatly and conveniently laid out as shown in the attachment. It
illustrates the following</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>1. Alternative schemes that we consider during the schematic phase
of a project. It emphasizes systems, plant and economics. Envelope
compliance during the schematic phase consists of entering the required
U-values, shading coefficients, and percent glass. Construction documents
submission for code compliance will require defining envelope components with
layers of materials.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>2. Establishing design criteria for projects. ASHRAE and
other standards do not specifically cover all types of
spaces.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>3.
Establishing operating schedules for a project. Although this cancels out
when comparing alternatives for a given project, it does not cancel out when
comparing similar types of buildings in general by different
users.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>4. The
importance and impact of utility rate schedules in making architectural and
engineering decisions.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>The
hospital design criteria and schedules was a preliminary effort. It has
since been refined for the given project with the help of the client and
hospital consultants. This is how it is usually done and the information
is not always readily available</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>In my
personal opinion the priorities for future energy software development
are:</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>1. Documenting code compliance. Until recently, energy
analysis of buildings was optional and A-E firms performed this study during the
schematic phase. Today it is becoming mandatory to show code compliance
when submitting construction documents.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>2. Creating libraries for (a) design criteria, (b) operating
schedules and (c) first and maintenance cost data</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>3.
Making the programs easy to use. This includes good documentation with
realistic case studies. I will be teaching a graduate course at the the
Illinois Institute of Technology as an Adjunct Professor. I hope to create
several case studies based on SOM projects for the course. Although this
will be generic, modified and simplified versions to illustrate points, it
will still require SOM and client permissions. I will still be a full time
employee of SOM.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2></FONT></SPAN> </DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2>Varkie
Thomas, Ph.D., P.E, CEM</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=053155413-20062003><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff
size=2>Skidmore, Owings & Merrill</FONT></SPAN></DIV></FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV class=OutlookMessageHeader dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Tahoma
size=2>-----Original Message-----<BR><B>From:</B> James K. Willson
[mailto:jimwill@indy.net]<BR><B>Sent:</B> Saturday, May 31, 2003 11:55
PM<BR><B>To:</B> BLDG-SIM@GARD.COM<BR><B>Subject:</B> [BLDG-SIM] Invitation to
Participate - Getting the Design Team toUse Energy Simulation from the
Beginning<BR><BR></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>To ALL Interested Parties:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>In February, a very interesting exchange of ideas
occurred on <A href="mailto:BLDG-SIM@gard.com">BLDG-SIM@gard.com</A> regarding
the limited use of building energy simulation in the early design
stages, thoughts on why its limited, and what might be done to
increase the use of simulations in the early stage of design. For those
who did not see this exchange or would like to refresh their recollection of
this, a compilation of these e-mails is found in the attached Word
file. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>As the Chair of the Applications Subcommittee of
ASHRAE TC 4.7- Energy Calculations, I would like to invite anyone and everyone
interested in this subject to attend our next TC 4.7 Applications
Subcommittee Meeting which will be held on July 1, 2003 from 3:30 to 5:00
p.m.. in Kansas City, Missouri<STRONG>,</STRONG> as part of the ASHRAE
Summer Meeting. (See the meeting program for the meeting
location).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The subject to Getting the Design Team to Use
Energy Simulation from the start of Design Process will be our main topic of
discussion. The purpose of this will be to continue this exchange of
ideas and from there to create actionable items which will then be
implemented. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>In some ways we've already started approaching
this item. At the Winter ASHRAE Meeting in Chicago, January
2003, we presented a Seminar entitled "Getting Started with
Building Simulation" which was chaired by Chip Barnaby. The
four talks were an excellent presentation of "what is energy simulation", "why
would I want to do it" and "what's available for doing it". The
third presentation - Allan Daly's presentation of "Using Building
Simulation to Life-Cycle Cost Optimize HVAC System Design at UC Merced"
is a case study of project which actually did use simulation in the very
early design stages. Copies of the PowerPoints from each of these four
presentations are available to download at the ASHRAE web site (<A
href="http://www.ashrae.org">www.ashrae.org</A> ). From the homepage,
click on "ASHRAE Activities", then Technical Committees, then TC 4.7, then
Programs. Scroll down about a third of the page to previously presented
programs. The seminar was one of the best attended TC 4.7 presentations
in recent history (standing room only) which shows that a lot of interest is
there, we just need to do a good job of tapping into it. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>We welcome the opportunity to broaden the
discussion and to broaden the participation. ASHRAE, with its 55,000
world wide members, Winter and Summer meetings with 2,500 to 3,500
technical program registrants, and over 160 local chapters, can provide
an effective venue for reaching the building design community. Our
successful "Getting Started with Building Simulation" seminar in Chicago and
the ASHRAE Profession Development Session on Building Simulation which is now
under development is only a start. There is much, much more which could
and should be done - and we welcome your ideas and involvement.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Some of our previous work identified the need for
a good basic treatise on what building simulation is, what programs are
available, who to contact, etc. As we research that subject, we were
pleased to learn that some excellent sources already existed and/or were
nearing completion. Let me appraise you of them so those who are
interested can get a good overview of what is currently available in the
building simulation (not just HVAC) arena. The Air-Conditioning and
Refrigeration Technology Institute (the research arm of ARI) has available on
its web site an report appropriately titled "State-of-the-Art Review,
Whole-Building and Bulling Envelope Simulation and Design Tools" It
available at <A
href="http://www.arti-21cr.org">www.arti-21cr.org</A> There is
also a companion report which focuses specifically on HVAC Component and
System Simulation. For specific cost and who to contact
information on over 250 energy estimating programs, including most of the
simulations DOE maintains a very comprehensive website at <A
href="http://www.energytoolsdirectory.gov"><FONT
face=Arial>www.energytoolsdirectory.gov</FONT></A><FONT face=Arial size=3>
</FONT></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>To help us plan a most productive session, I
would appreciate your ideas on what you see as:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> 1. The most
important or critical items that we need to discuss and try to reach
consensus in our meeting at Kansas City.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>
2. The most important actions or programs our
committee should be implementing in the short term (6 to 18
months)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2> 3. The most
important actions or programs our committee should get ASHRAE to implement in
the longer term (1 to 5 years) This could well include research
projects.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For those who will be unable to join us in Kansas
City, I invite you to share your ideas via the <A
href="mailto:BLDG-SIM@gard.com">BLDG-SIM@gard.com</A> list server. I
would ask that you post those ideas by June 20th as my travel schedule will
make it difficult for me to print out material to distribute at the Kansas
City meeting after that date.</FONT></DIV>
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