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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=231592917-22062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>I, Sir, beg to differ with eQuest needing "infinite
data." The list of requirements you just stated shows me you need a great
deal of input as it is.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=231592917-22062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>eQuest can read an Auto Cad .DWG layout into the tracing
function (in the Design Development Wizard). One can then trace each floor and
its zones as accurately as you can.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=231592917-22062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>After having done "raw" DOE-2.1 A thru E since 1984, eQuest
is a blessing, although not perfect (we need solar water heating
added).</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=231592917-22062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>But I am currently doing a LEED bound new museum, with 4
floors that are not anywhere close to the same footprint, and with varying
atrium highs. I expect the entire model to be done, zones, HVAC, utility rates,
etc, with 60 man hours. And I didn't trace Auto Cad files either, rather
free hand traced them.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=231592917-22062007><FONT face=Arial
color=#0000ff size=2>I find it very helpful.</FONT></SPAN></DIV><BR>
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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 10:05 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
BLDG-SIM@gard.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> [BLDG-SIM] Energy Modeling Software
Recommendations for Architects<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">All:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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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
promising.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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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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style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></P>
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