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<DIV>Amandine,</DIV>
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<DIV>We have had success (with a ventilated facade DSF configuration) using an approach similar to what you're proposing. The challenge with it and other configurations depends on the interaction of the DSF and the building spaces. We coupled eQUEST, TRNSYS, COMIS, and wind tunnel test data to achieve what seems to be a reasonable solution, especially for the purposes of a cost analysis and LEED documentation.</DIV>
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<DIV><BR>Paul</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Paul Erickson</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Sustainable Practice Leader</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>303.859.7523 - c</FONT></DIV><BR><BR>>>> "Gal, Amandine" <Amandine.Gal@snclavalin.com> 8/5/2009 1:24 PM >>><BR></DIV>
<DIV><SPAN class=228042118-05082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear all, </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=228042118-05082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>I am modelling a building with Equest and I would like to know as Equest is not so efficient modelling passive system if I can use EnergyPlus for the double-façade only and after add the results of E+ to the one of Equest.</FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=228042118-05082009><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks </FONT></SPAN></DIV>
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