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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=361212119-22062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>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.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=361212119-22062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>Another residential scale tool is HEED.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma size=2><B>From:</B> BLDG-SIM@gard.com
[mailto:BLDG-SIM@gard.com] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Robert Des
Rosiers<BR><B>Sent:</B> Friday, June 22, 2007 1:05 PM<BR><B>To:</B>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; 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
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; 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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