A design tool to help the user create an energy-efficient building; provides loads analysis
for 24 hours for each of 4 seasonal evaluation days. Input is graphical and intuitive and is
designed to support the earliest phases of design, where energy considerations can have the most impact.
Keywords
design, residential buildings, commercial buildings, energy efficiency, load calculations
Validation/Testing
N/A
Expertise Required
Understanding of basic concepts of energy design; familiarity with the Macintosh interface is helpful.
Users
More than 600.
Audience
Architectural professionals, students, and building designers.
Input
Building drawing can be scanned, imported from a CAD package, or drawn within Energy Scheming. User takes off areas and associates these to specifications that describe materials, orientation. Includes walls, floors, roofs, windows, mass, occupants, equipment, electric and daylighting. Buildings schedules can be customized; four climates provided, user can define own climates as well. Exterior or interior shades, cross and stack ventilation, and mass strategies supported.
Output
Loads displayed in graph as well as text form; printed Energy Performance Report includes both graphic and text description of all aspects of the building elements and loads.
Computer Platform
Macintosh SE or better.
Programming Language
MPW C
Strengths
Graphical input and output support designer's visual thinking; easy to learn.
Weaknesses
Single zone; does not do HVAC; does not do annual energy summary.
Contact
Company: |
Energy Studies in Buildings Laboratory |
Address: |
Department of Architecture
University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon 97403
United States |
Telephone: |
(541) 346-5647 |
Facsimile: |
(541) 346-3626 |
E-mail: |
GZBrown@aaa.uoregon.edu |
Website: |
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Availability
Order from contact. Professionals -- $195; students -- $49 with proof of current enrollment. Make check payable to University of Oregon.
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