What is OpenBuildings Energy Simulator?
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator is a rigorous simulation product for the design or retrofit of high performing buildings. OpenBuildings Energy Simulator contributes to the design of better performing, more sustainable buildings that consume less, provide for greater occupant productivity comfort and safety, and provide a real return on investment for their owners. Based on the emerging global standard of EnergyPlus, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator allows designers to fully contemplate and assess design trade-offs for both new construction and retrofits.
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator provides 3D modeling and import capabilities as well as full reporting and documentation for the certification process that is superior to other energy simulation products. OpenBuildings Energy Simulator is unique when considering its ability to design mechanical systems and fully control all system component parameters.
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator is for Engineers, Designers and Building Energy Specialists
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator is intended for organizations who need to determine building loads, explore fabric and system options and simulate building energy performance. These are AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) firms, MEP (mechanical, engineering and plumbing) firms, and energy consultant firms who specialize in helping their clients realize maximum energy performance for their buildings.
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator Does More than other Simulation Products
OpenBuildings Energy Simulator is a breakthrough product because it provides solutions to energy simulation challenges better than other simulation products. Challenges such as inputting geometry data into the energy simulator quickly and accurately are solved because OpenBuildings Energy Simulator can directly read all the same BIM geometry formats that OpenBuildings Station Designer can, including DGN and AutoCAD, Revit and other formats. The fact that OpenBuildings Energy Simulator is a Bentley application also means there is full interoperability with Bentley’s building design applications.
The challenges of simulated HVAC systems not fully matching those actually existing buildings or as built into buildings are also solved because all EnergyPlus HVAC systems and components are available, and are fully configurable from within OpenBuildings Energy Simulator.
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