Sept. 5, 2014: DesignBuilder Eases Whole Building Energy Simulation
Package for Engineers Assists with Integration of Mechanical Systems in Sustainable Building Designs
SANTA ROSA, Calif. — DesignBuilder Software has released version 4 of its whole building energy simulation program, DesignBuilder. The company said this new version adds a substantial set of new features and improvements oriented to the different but overlapping needs of engineers and architects.
DesignBuilder Packages for Engineers consist of a set of tools to assist with the integration of mechanical systems within sustainable building designs. Various design scenarios for HVAC systems and controls, facades, lighting, and renewable technologies can be evaluated with relative ease, said the company. Using drag and drop air and water components, HVAC systems can be constructed within DesignBuilder from scratch. In addition, pre-defined HVAC templates, autosizing, and zone grouping features save significant input time. The most commonly used EnergyPlus HVAC system types are readily available including all ten ASHRAE 90.1 baseline HVAC systems.