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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>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).<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=1 face=Arial><span style='font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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