eQUEST vs. OpenStudio

Is eQUEST or OpenStudio better for running energy models? That was the question from a student this week. Here’s how they framed it:

“I’m interested in gaining a qualification in building energy modeling, to perform my firm’s energy rating building code compliance and also to assist my colleagues in making better sustainable design decisions. Looking to […]

September 7th, 2022|Categories: Building Science, Green Building, Passive House, Passive House, Q+A, Sustainable Building, Zero Net Energy Buildings|Tags: , |
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Energy Models: Design Tools & Energy Use Simulators

“What is an Energy Model?”
In this brand new free course, P.E. and LEED Fellow Chris Schaffner explains.

Chris describes a variety of methods for modeling building energy consumption. He starts with simple energy estimating tools of increasing complexity and finally arrives at detailed energy simulations.

A few simple methods are described, and spreadsheets built to use these methods […]

August 4th, 2016|Categories: Building Science, Free Courses, Green Building, Sustainable Building|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |
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