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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=011210619-11092008>Which brings us to
eQuest, which does many good things..and doesn't require relearning another
program..and is LOVED by the LEED types around the country..</SPAN></DIV><BR>
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<B>From:</B> bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org
[mailto:bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Kristin
Field<BR><B>Sent:</B> Thursday, September 11, 2008 11:39 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
bldg-sim@onebuilding.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> Re: [Bldg-sim] Ebergy Plus and
SketchUp<BR><BR></DIV>
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<DIV>Also, it's important to note that EnergyPlus is not an easy tool to use -
it's powerful and flexible, but not easy. I actually use it quite a bit
and like it, but I had some very good engineering teachers. The SketchUp
tool is great, and if you just wanted to do sort of a loads analysis (not
looking at the effects of different HVAC systems or controls, just those of
layout, constructions, glazing, orientation, etc.), then you could do that
within the SketchUp tool with "purchased air" systems. But once you want
to start putting in any HVAC, you should get someone experienced to help
you. Good luck!</DIV>
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<DIV>Kristin</DIV>
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<DIV>Kristin M. Field, EI</DIV>
<DIV>Energy Analysis Group</DIV>
<DIV>Architectural Energy Corporation</DIV>
<DIV>2540 Frontier Ave., Suite 201</DIV>
<DIV>Boulder, CO 80301</DIV>
<DIV>303.444.4149</DIV>
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<DIV> </DIV><BR><BR>>>> "Mostapha Sadeghipour"
<sadeghipour@gmail.com> 9/11/2008 12:15 PM >>><BR></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr>Scot,
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<DIV>If you are not interested in the most accurate results, and you want to use
it during the conceptual design period in a comparative method, I think Ecotect
could be a good suggestion. The interface is great, and it is specially designed
for architects.</DIV>
<DIV>Except the CFD simulation other simulation such as Lighting and energy
simulation is acceptable. And you can also export the model to other softwares,
e.g. EnergyPlus, ESP-r, Radianec, etc.</DIV>
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<DIV>Best,</DIV>
<DIV>Mostapha</DIV>
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<DIV class=gmail_quote>On Thu, Sep 11, 2008 at 7:57 PM, Scott Schreffler <SPAN
dir=ltr><<A
href="mailto:ScottS@dykeman.net">ScottS@dykeman.net</A>></SPAN> wrote:<BR>
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style="PADDING-LEFT: 1ex; MARGIN: 0px 0px 0px 0.8ex; BORDER-LEFT: #ccc 1px solid">Sorry,
forgot to add: I'm particularly interested in EnergyPlus since it has a
Sketch-Up interface and I use Sketch-Up quite a bit.<BR><BR>Thank
you.<BR><FONT color=#888888><BR>Scott<BR></FONT>
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<DIV class=Wj3C7c><BR>-----Original Message-----<BR>From: <A
href="mailto:bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org">bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org</A><BR>[mailto:<A
href="mailto:bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org">bldg-sim-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org</A>]On
Behalf Of Scott<BR>Schreffler<BR>Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 9:25
AM<BR>To: <A
href="mailto:bldg-sim@onebuilding.org">bldg-sim@onebuilding.org</A><BR>Subject:
Re: [Bldg-sim] Ebergy Plus and SketchUp<BR><BR><BR>Hello,<BR>I am interested
in learning an energy simulation software and need some advice from you
experts. I am architecturally trained with over ten years experience.
Unfortunately I am not trained in mechanical engineering and have only a
cursory knowledge of a variety of the more common mechanical and electrical
systems. I have taken quite a few lighting classes.<BR><BR>Which program
would be the best for me in terms of balancing<BR>a. User-friendly for an
architect and<BR>b. Robust and commonly accepted standard for LEED et
al.<BR><BR>Thanks very much in advance for your
comments!<BR><BR>Scott<BR><BR>_______________________________________________<BR>Bldg-sim
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