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Early design simulation tools for net zero energy buildings: a comparison of ten tools
Attia, Shady; De Herde, André
2011In Conference Proceedings of 12th International Building Performance Simulation Association, 2011
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Keywords :
Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs); uilding Performance Simulation tools; architect; HEED; ECOTECT; BEopt; e-Quest; ENERGY-10, Vasari, Solar Shoebox, Open Studio Plug-in, IES-VE- Ware; DesignBuilder
Abstract :
[en] Given the challenges to design Net Zero Energy Buildings (NZEBs), the use of Building Performance Simulation (BPS) tools during early design phases has been indispensable. In this context, we compare ten early design BPS tools. The aim is to define the potential of using and integrating the tools by architect during the design of NZEBs. The examined tools include HEED, e-Quest, ENERGY-10, Vasari, Solar Shoebox, Open Studio Plug-in, IES-VE- Ware, DesignBuilder, ECOTECT and BEopt. The comparison is based on two different criteria sets. The results describe tools limitations and major requirements to meet the NZEBs objective implications.
Disciplines :
Architecture
Author, co-author :
Attia, Shady  ;  Université Catholique de Louvain – UCL > Ecole Polytechnique de Louvain > Architecture et climat
De Herde, André
Language :
English
Title :
Early design simulation tools for net zero energy buildings: a comparison of ten tools
Publication date :
November 2011
Event name :
International Building Performance Simulation Association 2011
Event organizer :
IBPSA and AIRAH
Event place :
Sydney, Australia
Event date :
14 -16 November 2011
Audience :
International
Main work title :
Conference Proceedings of 12th International Building Performance Simulation Association, 2011
Peer reviewed :
Peer reviewed
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