2. Simulation Tools

3. Applying Simulation

4. Modelling Process

5. Simulation Skills

• What is Energy Modeling & Building Simulation (2:04) http://energy-models.com/what-is-energy-modeling-building-simulation
• What is Energy Modeling? (2:04) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vli6ckgBzdY
  
• Introduction to Building Energy Simulation (7:11) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdGXHnxCHjg
• Rapid Energy Modeling for Buildings with Autodesk Software (1:36) http://youtu.be/bq-zGXosSZc
• Introduction to typical building energy simulation tools:
• Intro to eQUEST Energy Modeling Software | Energy-Models.com (9:34), http://youtu.be/dVqiVGvftP0
• Script: http://energy-models.com/introduction-equest/equest-introduction
• Introduction to Trane TRACE 700 | Energy-Models.com (11:09), http://youtu.be/ije73V5EYdE
• Script: http://energy-models.com/training/trace-700/intro

• BEMBOOK (Building Energy Modeling Book of Knowledge) http://www.bembook.ibpsa.us/
• History of Building Energy Modeling
• Modeling Effectively: Setting Expectations
• Types of Uncertainty in Building Energy Modeling
• Analyzing Uncertainty with Building Energy Models
• Basic Concepts and Skills:
• Understanding the Energy Modeling Process: Simulation Literacy 101, http://www.buildinggreen.com/features/mr/sim_lit_101.cfm
• Energy Conservation Building Code Tip Sheet: Energy Simulation [PDF]
• Thomas, P. C., 2002. Building energy performance simulation - a brief introduction, DES 17, In BDP Environment Design Guide [CD-ROM], Royal Australian Institute of Architects, Red Hill, A.C.T., Australia. [AVS 720.47 E61 R8] [PDF]
• Energy Analysis Tools (Whole Building Design Guide), http://www.wbdg.org/resources/energyanalysis.php
• E Source, Inc., 2000. Energy Design Resources Design Brief: Building Simulation, Southern California Edison, San Francisco, California, 16 pages. [available at http://www.energydesignresources.com/] [PDF]
• Hui, S. C. M., 1998. Simulation based design tools for energy efficient buildings in Hong Kong, Hong Kong Papers in Design and Development, Vol. 1, 1998, pp. 40-46, Department of Architecture, University of Hong Kong. [HTML]
• Building energy simulation software (for learning and training of beginners):
• Energy-10 (version 1.8)
• ENERGY-10, an award-winning PC-based design tool http://arizonaenergy.org/Analysis/Builders/energy10.htm
• Ener-Win Energy Simulation Software for Buildings http://enerwin.com/
• MIT Design Advisor, http://designadvisor.mit.edu/design/

• Associations:
• American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) http://www.ashrae.org/
  
• International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA)  http://www.ibpsa.org/
• Certifications:
• BEMP - Building Energy Modeling Professional (by ASHRAE)
• BESA - Certified Building Energy Simulation Analyst (by AEE) http://www.aeecenter.org/certification/besa/
• Education and Training:
• BEM Workshops http://www.bembook.ibpsa.us/index.php?title=Workshop_Downloads
• Building Energy Modelling and Simulation, http://www.esru.strath.ac.uk/Courseware/Building_modelling/
• Building performance simulation self-study course material, http://www.bwk.tue.nl/bps/hensen/courseware/Class-mod+sim/sim_theory.htm
• Software Tools:
• Building Energy Software Tools Directory [USDOE] http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/
• Carrier E20-II HAP  http://www.commercial.carrier.com/commercial/hvac/general/0,,CLI1_DIV12_ETI495,00.html
• Ecotect -- Autodesk Education Community http://www.autodesk.com/education/
  
• Free download of Autodesk software with 3-year license for students and educators
• Autodesk Ecotect Analysis http://usa.autodesk.com/ecotect-analysis/
  
• It has been integrated into the Revit product family since March 2015.
• Video: Autodesk Ecotect Analysis Tutorial - Beginners (25:05) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR_qnQih6q0
• Ener-Win Energy Simulation Software for Buildings http://enerwin.com/
• Energy-10 (version 1.8)
• ENERGY-10, an award-winning PC-based design tool http://arizonaenergy.org/Analysis/Builders/energy10.htm
• EnergyPlus, http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energyplus/
• Building Energy Simulation (training videos) http://www.youtube.com/user/GARDAnalytics
• Getting Started with EnergyPlus (5:20) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-4xIRUmQVg
• eQUEST (based on DOE-2.2)(* freeware)  http://DOE2.com/equest/index.html
• CAN-QUEST http://www.nrcan.gc.ca/energy/efficiency/buildings/eenb/16600
• Green Building Studio http://gbs.autodesk.com/GBS/
• IES VE (Integrated Environmental Solutions -- Virtual Environment), http://www.iesve.com/
• IESVE for Students (only £50) http://www.iesve.com/software/download/ve-for-students?id=1878
• MIT Design Advisor, http://designadvisor.mit.edu/design/
• TRACE 700  http://www.trane.com/commercial/dna/view.aspx?i=1136
• VisualDOE (based on DOE-2.1e)
• http://www.archenergy.com/products/visualdoe/
• http://gundog.lbl.gov/dirsoft/d2whatis.html
• Videos:
• Energy-Models.com Tutorials, http://www.youtube.com/user/EnergyModeling
• eQUEST and TRACE 700
• Energy Modeling 101: Fundamentals of Energy Modeling (54:38) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bhtf3vKOj-k
• Build Sci http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCurauvJA8ivqHU3H73wYbmQ
  
• Model Parameters (24:07) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoaHoFccGpw
• Sensitivity Analysis (11:36) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wNxZcvRdPI
• Benchmarking (5:08) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVqxYlrChgc
• Calibration (6:10) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMjnBTwW_0c

• Waltz, J. P., 2000. Computerized Building Energy Simulation Handbook, Fairmont Press, Lilburn, GA. [658.2 W241 c][netLibrary ebook]