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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:11.25pt;line-height:13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Would you like to learn about a system that adds a whole new dimension of customisable flexibility to your EnergyPlus simulations? For example to control a particular aspect of HVAC system behaviour more flexibly or accurately? Have you ever been frustrated by limitations imposed by your simulation software? If the answer to either of these questions is yes then this webinar at <strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>14:00 GMT on 2nd March</span></strong> on DesignBuilder EMS will be of significant interest.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:11.25pt;line-height:13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'><a href="http://designbuildersoftwareltd.cmail20.com/t/r-l-vktdlht-jjtuiillhl-o/"><b><span style='color:#173C91;text-decoration:none'>Book your place on the free Webinar</span></b></a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:11.25pt;line-height:13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>EMS can be used to supplement standard control options in EnergyPlus with logic tailored to the needs of your project. Originally developed to allow simulation of digital energy management systems used in real buildings, EMS is so flexible that the applications are almost unlimited! Some example applications include:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Precision control over simulated behaviour for HVAC systems, glazing, lighting etc, e.g. override default EnergyPlus control linkage between economisers and heat recovery or adding manufacturer controls logic to equipment such as heat pumps.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Custom shading controls to model advanced facade systems such as multi-state electrochromic and thermochromic glazing.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Linking one system with another (e.g. link earth tube to HVAC inlet).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Advanced control of natural ventilation actuators based on CO2 or moisture levels within the building.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Special outputs not normally provided by EnergyPlus (e.g. CIBSE TM52 outputs).<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Researching new building systems or the impact of non-standard occupant behaviour patterns.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:11.25pt;line-height:13.5pt'><strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>DesignBuilder includes some important extensions to the standard EnergyPlus EMS system making it easier and more flexible allowing DB EMS programs to be reused and shared</span></strong><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Portable scripts allow DesignBuilder EMS code to be shared for use in multiple projects.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Dialogs make it easy to add EMS components such as actuators, sensors and internal variables simply by selecting from lists.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Loops mean that zones and other objects don't have to be referenced by name.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>A wide range of attribute data such as control setpoints and schedules can be accessed directly from the model.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;margin-left:18.0pt;text-indent:-18.0pt;line-height:13.5pt;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Symbol;color:#444444'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>Colour syntax highlighting makes the scripts easier to read.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;margin-bottom:11.25pt;line-height:13.5pt'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'>If you would like to find out more about the power and flexibility of DesignBuilder EMS please register for the webinar. Registration will give you access to the recording later if you are unable to attend on the day.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#444444'><a href="http://designbuildersoftwareltd.cmail20.com/t/r-l-vktdlht-jjtuiillhl-q/"><strong><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#173C91;text-decoration:none'>Book your place on the free Webinar</span></strong></a></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'>Regards,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'>David Cocking MSc CEng MCIBSE MASHRAE<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'>Director </span><b><span style='color:#7F7F7F;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'>I</span></b><span style='color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'> Tel: +44 (0)1453 755500 </span><b><span style='color:#7F7F7F;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'>I</span></b><span style='color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'> </span><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'><a href="mailto:david.cocking@designbuilder.co.uk"><span style='color:blue'>david.cocking@designbuilder.co.uk</span></a></span><span style='color:#7F7F7F;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:6.0pt;color:black;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'>DesignBuilder Software Ltd</span></b><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'>, 1st Floor, Clarendon Court,<b> </b>54-56 London Rd<b>,</b> Stroud<b>,</b> GL5 2AD<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'><a href="http://www.designbuilder.co.uk/"><span style='color:blue'>www.designbuilder.co.uk</span></a><span style='color:#7F7F7F'><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:2.0pt;color:#7F7F7F;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><a href="http://www.designbuilder.co.uk/"><span style='color:windowtext;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=199 height=45 id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image007.png@01D16D38.B630C260" alt="DB Logo Darker.png"></span></a><span style='color:#7F7F7F;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'> </span><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/DesignBuilderUK"><span style='color:#7F7F7F;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=32 height=34 id="Picture_x0020_3" src="cid:image008.png@01D16D38.B630C260" alt=SNAGHTML13cd501a></span></a><span style='color:#7F7F7F;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'> </span><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'> </span><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/designbuilder-software-limited"><span style='color:#7F7F7F;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=31 height=34 id="Picture_x0020_4" src="cid:image009.png@01D16D38.B630C260" alt=SNAGHTML13cd74c9></span></a><span style='mso-fareast-language:EN-GB'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>