<div dir="ltr">Scot,<div><br></div><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><div><br></div><div>Best,</div>
<div>Mostapha</div><div><br></div><div><br><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><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex;">
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>
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Thank you.<br>
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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>
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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>
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Thanks very much in advance for your comments!<br>
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Scott<br>
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