Are there some list of sooftware which can be used for modeling? Can we use eQuest programm for it?
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Jean Marais
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April 27, 2010 - 12:20 am
A good list is found on the DOE website:
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/
yes, you can use eQuest. At the moment many packages can also work seperately doing different parts of the simulation requirements. There are also more incompasing softwares. We use energyplus with Design Builder as the front end user interface. If I had to do a BIM project, I may consider the Bently-Microstation offering. Ecotec also has good interfaces, and supports gbXML and radiance output files. Transis is good for small and very special or detailed applications.
With software it's often hourses for courses. For example, I personally dislike the current Autodesk products, but that doesn't mean they are bad. I dislike their design in areas I consider important.
milton muñiz
arquitectoInstituto Mexicano del edificio sustentable ac
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October 25, 2010 - 5:15 pm
DesingBuilder. i think its the best
Armen Khachikyan
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February 15, 2011 - 6:52 pm
Again about software.
In Advanced energy modeling guide is a list of approved software (rather small list). Does it mean we can not use package which is not included in list?
Marcus Sheffer
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February 16, 2011 - 8:37 am
The criteria used for acceptable software is contained in ASHRAE 90.1 Appendix G - G2.2. Any software which can demonstrate compliance with these criteria is acceptable. Only exception granted that I am aware of is using Energy10 for appropriiate projects.