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">
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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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