<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Big Ladder Software is leading a new two-day <span class="gmail-m_-7660129135186604437gmail-m_7295880297171257535gmail-m_-5811671096249423591gmail-m_1265593858112639391m_-2836841177892936016gmail-m_5893077870488171268gmail-il">training</span> workshop</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"> for <span class="gmail-il">using</span> the latest version of <i><span class="gmail-il">DesignBuilder</span></i> for efficient <span class="gmail-il">LEED</span> modeling and certification </span><span style="font-size:12.8px">in <b>New York City </b>and<b> Seattle</b>! </span><span style="font-size:12.8px">This worksho<wbr>p will be held on September 21 - 22 in collaboration <span class="gmail-il">with</span> Arup in New York City and on October 2 - 3 in collaboration <span class="gmail-il">with</span> the Smart Buildings Center in Seattle. David Cocking from <span class="gmail-il">DesignBuilder</span> Software (UK) will lead these workshops, so don't miss out on this opportunity!</span><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px"><br></span><a href="https://designbuilder-for-leed-new-york-city.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" style="font-size:large"><b>Register now for New York City</b></a><br style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="https://designbuilder-for-leed-new-york-city.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.8px">https://<span class="gmail-il">designbuilder</span>-for-<span class="gmail-il">leed</span><wbr>-new-york-city.eventbrite.com</a><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px"><br></span><a href="https://designbuilder-for-leed-seattle.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" style="font-size:large"><b>Register now for Seattle</b></a><br style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="https://designbuilder-for-leed-seattle.eventbrite.com/" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.8px">https://<span class="gmail-il">designbuilder</span>-for-<span class="gmail-il">leed</span><wbr>-seattle.eventbrite.com</a><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px"><br></span><a href="http://bigladdersoftware.com/training/" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.8px">See all upcoming workshops for EnergyPlus, <span class="gmail-il">DesignBuilder</span>, and OpenStudio</a><br style="font-size:12.8px"><a href="http://bigladdersoftware.com/training/" target="_blank" style="font-size:12.8px">http://bigladdersoftware.com/t<wbr>raining/</a><br style="font-size:12.8px"><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px"><br></span><span style="font-size:xx-large">Learn to <span class="gmail-il">use</span> </span><i style="font-size:xx-large"><span class="gmail-il">DesignBuilder</span></i><span style="font-size:xx-large"> from early-stage through to <span class="gmail-il">LEED</span> modeling</span><br style="font-size:12.8px"><font size="4"><b><br></b></font><b style="font-size:12.8px"><font size="4">Workshop Description</font></b><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px"><br></span><span style="font-size:12.8px">This workshop will teach you how to </span><span class="gmail-il" style="font-size:12.8px">use</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"> </span><i style="font-size:12.8px"><span class="gmail-il">DesignBuilder</span></i><span style="font-size:12.8px"> to improve productivity, enabling you to model and analyse building performance </span><span class="gmail-il" style="font-size:12.8px">using</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"> </span><i style="font-size:12.8px">EnergyPlus</i><span style="font-size:12.8px"> and </span><i style="font-size:12.8px">Radiance</i><span style="font-size:12.8px"> much more quickly and efficiently. The workshop will cover the key elements of modeling from early through to detailed project stages and </span><span class="gmail-il" style="font-size:12.8px">LEED</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"> certification. No prior learning or knowledge of </span><i style="font-size:12.8px"><span class="gmail-il">DesignBuilder</span></i><span style="font-size:12.8px"> is required for Day 1, which will teach you how to quickly and easily create a model for early-stage analysis, test different early-stage options, and develop the model as the </span><span class="gmail-il" style="font-size:12.8px">design</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"> evolves. Day 2 will introduce detailed HVAC modelling, show you how to quickly and easily generate ASHRAE 90.1 baseline models automatically, and showcase the new </span><span class="gmail-il" style="font-size:12.8px">LEED</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"> capabilities. Day 2 requires attendance on Day 1 or prior experience </span><span class="gmail-il" style="font-size:12.8px">using</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"> </span><i style="font-size:12.8px"><span class="gmail-il">DesignBuilder</span></i><span style="font-size:12.8px">.</span><br style="font-size:12.8px"><br style="font-size:12.8px"><span style="font-size:12.8px">Both days of the workshop will </span><span class="gmail-il" style="font-size:12.8px">use</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"> the latest </span><i style="font-size:12.8px"><span class="gmail-il">DesignBuilder</span></i><span style="font-size:12.8px"> software, due to be released this Fall, which includes significant new ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G automation, DAYSIM for </span><span class="gmail-il" style="font-size:12.8px">LEED</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"> v4 daylighting credits, and a new online </span><span class="gmail-il" style="font-size:12.8px">LEED</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"> reporting and submission tool. Free 30-day licenses will be provided, so why not come along and learn how to </span><span class="gmail-il" style="font-size:12.8px">use</span><span style="font-size:12.8px"> these new tools and experience for yourself why so many of our customers say they would recommend </span><i style="font-size:12.8px"><span class="gmail-il">DesignBuilder</span></i><span style="font-size:12.8px"> training to a friend or colleague.</span><div style="font-size:12.8px"><br><b style="font-size:12.8px">You can choose to attend one of the two days according to your particular training requirements. Please note that Day 2 requires previous experience <span class="gmail-il">using</span> <i><span class="gmail-il">DesignBuilder</span></i> or attendance on Day 1.</b><br><span style="font-size:12.8px"><b><br></b></span><b style="font-size:12.8px">Day 1 - <i><span class="gmail-il">DesignBuilder</span></i> fundamentals and early-stage modeling</b><br><span style="font-size:12.8px"><b><br></b></span><span style="font-size:12.8px">Day 1 is designed for those <span class="gmail-il">with</span> no </span><i style="font-size:12.8px">DesignBuilder</i><span style="font-size:12.8px"> experience and for existing customers who wish to brush up on the latest features. You will learn how to:</span><blockquote style="font-size:12.8px;margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px"></blockquote><span style="font-size:12.8px"><ul><li style="margin-left:15px">Import models directly from <i>Revit</i> and from other BIM tools via gbXML import, and import floor plans to aid geometry creation.<br></li><li style="margin-left:15px">Quickly create and edit model geometry.<br></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><span class="gmail-il">Use</span> <i style="font-size:12.8px"><span class="gmail-il">DesignBuilder</span>’s</i><span style="font-size:12.8px"> unique data input and management tools to vastly reduce your data input time and effort.</span><br></li><li style="margin-left:15px">Quickly model a variety of solar shading devices.<br></li><li style="margin-left:15px">Run steady-state heating and dynamic cooling load calculations <span class="gmail-il">using</span> <i style="font-size:12.8px">EnergyPlus’s</i><span style="font-size:12.8px"> accurate ASHRAE heat balance method.</span><br></li><li style="margin-left:15px">Run simulations and generate outputs to quantify comfort and energy performance.<br></li></ul></span><blockquote style="font-size:12.8px;margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px"></blockquote><blockquote style="font-size:12.8px;margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px"></blockquote><blockquote style="font-size:12.8px;margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px"></blockquote><blockquote style="font-size:12.8px;margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px"></blockquote><span style="font-size:12.8px"> </span><br><b style="font-size:12.8px">Day 2 - <i><span class="gmail-il">DesignBuilder</span></i> for detailed <span class="gmail-il">design</span> and the new <span class="gmail-il">LEED</span> modeling tools</b><br><span style="font-size:12.8px"><b><br></b></span><span style="font-size:12.8px">Day 2 is focused on our new <span class="gmail-il">LEED</span> functionality and is designed for those who have completed Day 1 or existing customers who wish to brush up on our latest features. You will learn how to:</span><blockquote style="font-size:12.8px;margin:0px 0px 0px 40px;border:none;padding:0px"></blockquote><span style="font-size:12.8px"><ul><li style="margin-left:15px">Set up an ASHRAE 90.1 proposed model “from scratch”.<br></li><li style="margin-left:15px">Gain <span class="gmail-il">LEED</span> daylighting credits <span class="gmail-il">using</span> new <i>DAYSIM</i> climate-based daylight modeling tools.<br></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><span class="gmail-il">Use</span> <i style="font-size:12.8px"><span class="gmail-il">DesignBuilder</span>’s</i><span style="font-size:12.8px"> new <span class="gmail-il">LEED</span> tools to automate the baseline building and HVAC system creation.</span><br></li><li style="margin-left:15px">Fine-tune and model non-predominant systems in mixed-<span class="gmail-il">use</span> buildings.<br></li><li style="margin-left:15px">Data check and analyse outputs for <span class="gmail-il">LEED</span>.<br></li><li style="margin-left:15px"><span class="gmail-il">Use</span> the new online <span class="gmail-il">LEED</span> reporting and submission tools.</li></ul></span><span style="font-size:12.8px">Regards,</span></div>-- <br><div class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><font size="4">Aaron Boranian</font></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><a value="+18284822088" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)">808 895-1741</a></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><div><img src="http://bigladdersoftware.com/images/logo_med.png" width="96" height="37"><br></div><div style="text-align:center"></div><div>Big Ladder Software LLC</div><div>1624 Market Street, Suite 304</div><div>Denver, CO 80202</div><div><a href="http://www.bigladdersoftware.com/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">http://bigladdersoftware.com</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
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