OpenStudio

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OpenStudio is a cross-platform (Windows, Mac, and Linux) collection of software tools to support whole building energy modeling using EnergyPlus and advanced daylight analysis using Radiance.  OpenStudio is an open source project to facilitate community development, extension, and private sector adoption. 

Resource

OpenStudio
Information Type: Database, Software, Web tools
Date: December 2010

Audience

Architects, Engineers, and Construction Management

Phase of Delivery Process

Scoping and Predesign; Conceptual Design; Construction; Commissioning; Compliance and Rating; Operations, Maintenance, Measurement and Verification; Renovation and Retrofit

Building Types

Education; Food Sales; Food Service; Health Care (Inpatient); Health Care (Outpatient); Lodging; Mercantile (Retail Other Than Mall); Mercantile (Enclosed and Strip Malls); Office; Public Assembly; Public Order and Safety; Religious Worship; Service; Warehouse and Storage; Other; Vacant; Datacenter; Higher Education; K-12 Education; Wastewater Plant; Multifamily Housing; Street Lights; Traffic Lights; Manufacturing Facility; Parking Garage

Topics

Whole Building Design

Institutions

National Renewable Energy Laboratory


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