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color=#0000ff size=2>I have had problems with the input via sketch-up ver 6 to
daysim, but I talked with the developer, Chris and he is aware of the issues and
is working to resolve (I think).</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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[mailto:BLDG-SIM@gard.com] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Ramana Koti<BR><B>Sent:</B>
Tuesday, June 26, 2007 10:54 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
BLDG-SIM@gard.com<BR><B>Subject:</B> [BLDG-SIM] Energy Modeling Software
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<DIV></DIV>Robert,<BR><BR>DAYSIM is a daylighting simulation software that
exports from sketchup and AutoCAD/3D Studio. ( <A
href="http://www.daysim.com">www.daysim.com</A> )<BR><BR>DAYSIM is the only
Radiance based daylighting simulation software I know of that helps make
daylighting design decisions based on annual climatic conditions through metrics
like Daylight Autonomy, Useful Daylight Illuminances, Daylight Saturation
Percentage and the like. I personally find the results quite useful and It's not
hard to learn at all. <BR><BR>Ramana Koti, LEED AP<BR>Sustainable Building
Analyst<BR><BR>ELEMENTS | a division of berkebile nelson immenschuh mcdowell
architects<BR>106 W. 14th Street Suite 200<BR>Kansas City, Missouri
64105<BR><BR>p 816.783.1635 f 816.783.1501<BR>www.bnim.com| <A
href="http://elements.bnim.com">elements.bnim.com</A><BR><BR>
<DIV><SPAN class=gmail_quote>On 6/22/07, <B class=gmail_sendername>Robert Des
Rosiers</B> <<A href="mailto:desrosiers@studioma.com">
desrosiers@studioma.com</A>> wrote:</SPAN>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN 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.</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN
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).</SPAN></FONT></P>
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<P><FONT face=Arial size=1><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: Arial">Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks!</SPAN></FONT></P>
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