Vishal Garg

This book explains the key concepts of energy simulations, build simulation models and use of these models to integrate daylight and energy efficiency in their building designs. It covers the key concepts of energy simulation, construction of the building with respect to geometry and materials used. It explains HVAC and photovoltaics as a medium to improve energy efficiency and energy generation, respectively. It covers heating and cooling design including simulating different types of HVACs and impact of photovoltaics for energy generation. It is aimed at students, researchers in building energy (simulation)/building design courses, energy simulation professionals, architects and so forth. Explains the building physics and related concepts behind energy performance of building without relying on high-level mathematics Covers the simulation of dynamic shading techniques and daylighting strategies, offering insights into optimizing building performance Discusses the analysis of individual components of centralized HVAC systems Includes the simulation of on-site photovoltaic systems by looking at their placement and its effect on energy generation Focusses on adaptive controls in naturally ventilated buildings It is aimed at students, researchers in building energy (simulation)/building design courses, energy simulation professionals, architects and so forth.

This book explains the key concepts of energy simulations, build simulation models and use of these models to integrate daylight and energy efficiency in their building designs. It covers the key concepts of energy simulation, construction of the building with respect to geometry and materials used. It explains HVAC and photovoltaics as a medium to improve energy efficiency and energy generation, respectively. It covers heating and cooling design including simulating different types of HVACs and impact of photovoltaics for energy generation. It is aimed at students, researchers in building energy (simulation)/building design courses, energy simulation professionals, architects and so forth. Explains the building physics and related concepts behind energy performance of building without relying on high-level mathematics Covers the simulation of dynamic shading techniques and daylighting strategies, offering insights into optimizing building performance Discusses the analysis of individual components of centralized HVAC systems Includes the simulation of on-site photovoltaic systems by looking at their placement and its effect on energy generation Focusses on adaptive controls in naturally ventilated buildings It is aimed at students, researchers in building energy (simulation)/building design courses, energy simulation professionals, architects and so forth.

Building Energy Simulation: A Workbook Using DesignBuilder concludes with this second volume of the comprehensive, tutorial-based energy simulation training series. This advanced volume focuses on mechanical systems and economic analysis, covering air-conditioning design, photovoltaic integration, and project costing methodologies. It includes topics on simulating HVAC components such as chillers, boilers, air handling units, heat recovery systems, and HVAC controls. This volume also addresses advanced topics like integrating thermal storage for demand response, renewable energy integration, cost-benefit evaluations, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis. Features: Focuses on learning building energy simulation while being interactive through examples and exercises. Explains the building physics and the science behind the energy performance of buildings. Encourages an integrated design approach by explaining the interactions between various building systems and their effect on energy performance of building. Discusses a how-to model for building energy code compliance. Provides hands-on training of building energy simulation tools: DesignBuilder™ and EnergyPlus. This book is intended for students and researchers in building energy courses, energy simulation professionals, and architects.

Building Energy Simulation: A Workbook Using DesignBuilder is a comprehensive, tutorial-based training guide designed to teach energy simulation through hands-on practice. This first volume of the two-part series concentrates on fundamental building performance elements, including building envelope design, passive strategies like shading and insulation systems, cool and green roof technologies, and daylighting optimization. It also covers interior lighting simulation with advanced control strategies. A newly added chapter on Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) introduces a quantitative approach to sustainability strategy, supporting informed design decisions. LCA simulations are now also important in earning green building certification credits. The daylighting section has been enhanced to include dynamic shading for internal windows and spatial daylight autonomy (sDA) simulations. Features: Focuses on learning building energy simulation while being interactive through examples and exercises. Explains the building physics and the science behind the energy performance of buildings. Encourages an integrated design approach by explaining the interactions between various building systems and their effect on energy performance of building. Discusses a how-to model for building energy code compliance. Provides hands-on training of building energy simulation tools: DesignBuilder™ and EnergyPlus. This book is intended for students and researchers in building energy courses, energy simulation professionals, and architects.

Building Energy Simulation: A Workbook Using DesignBuilder concludes with this second volume of the comprehensive, tutorial-based energy simulation training series. This advanced volume focuses on mechanical systems and economic analysis, covering air-conditioning design, photovoltaic integration, and project costing methodologies. It includes topics on simulating HVAC components such as chillers, boilers, air handling units, heat recovery systems, and HVAC controls. This volume also addresses advanced topics like integrating thermal storage for demand response, renewable energy integration, cost-benefit evaluations, sensitivity and uncertainty analysis. Features: Focuses on learning building energy simulation while being interactive through examples and exercises. Explains the building physics and the science behind the energy performance of buildings. Encourages an integrated design approach by explaining the interactions between various building systems and their effect on energy performance of building. Discusses a how-to model for building energy code compliance. Provides hands-on training of building energy simulation tools: DesignBuilder™ and EnergyPlus. This book is intended for students and researchers in building energy courses, energy simulation professionals, and architects.

Building Energy Simulation: A Workbook Using DesignBuilder is a comprehensive, tutorial-based training guide designed to teach energy simulation through hands-on practice. This first volume of the two-part series concentrates on fundamental building performance elements, including building envelope design, passive strategies like shading and insulation systems, cool and green roof technologies, and daylighting optimization. It also covers interior lighting simulation with advanced control strategies. A newly added chapter on Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) introduces a quantitative approach to sustainability strategy, supporting informed design decisions. LCA simulations are now also important in earning green building certification credits. The daylighting section has been enhanced to include dynamic shading for internal windows and spatial daylight autonomy (sDA) simulations. Features: Focuses on learning building energy simulation while being interactive through examples and exercises. Explains the building physics and the science behind the energy performance of buildings. Encourages an integrated design approach by explaining the interactions between various building systems and their effect on energy performance of building. Discusses a how-to model for building energy code compliance. Provides hands-on training of building energy simulation tools: DesignBuilder™ and EnergyPlus. This book is intended for students and researchers in building energy courses, energy simulation professionals, and architects.

The second edition of Building Energy Simulation includes studies of various components and systems of buildings and their effect on energy consumption, with the help of DesignBuilderTM, a front-end for the EnergyPlus simulation engine, supported by examples and exercises. The book employs a "learning by doing" methodology. It explains simulation-input parameters and how-to-do analysis of the simulation output, in the process explaining building physics and energy simulation. Divided into three sections, it covers the fundamentals of energy simulation followed by advanced topics in energy simulation and simulation for compliance with building codes and detailed case studies for comprehensive building energy simulation.Features:Focuses on learning building energy simulation while being interactive through examples and exercises.Explains the building physics and the science behind the energy performance of buildings.Encourages an integrated design approach by explaining the interactions between various building systems and their effect on energy performance of building.Discusses a how-to model for building energy code compliance including three projects to practice whole building simulation.Provides hands-on training of building energy simulation tools: DesignBuilder™ and EnergyPlus.Includes practical projects problems, appendices and CAD files in the e-resources section.Building Energy Simulation is intended for students and researchers in building energy courses, energy simulation professionals, and architects.

The second edition of Building Energy Simulation includes studies of various components and systems of buildings and their effect on energy consumption, with the help of DesignBuilderTM, a front-end for the EnergyPlus simulation engine, supported by examples and exercises. The book employs a "learning by doing" methodology. It explains simulation-input parameters and how-to-do analysis of the simulation output, in the process explaining building physics and energy simulation. Divided into three sections, it covers the fundamentals of energy simulation followed by advanced topics in energy simulation and simulation for compliance with building codes and detailed case studies for comprehensive building energy simulation.Features:Focuses on learning building energy simulation while being interactive through examples and exercises.Explains the building physics and the science behind the energy performance of buildings.Encourages an integrated design approach by explaining the interactions between various building systems and their effect on energy performance of building.Discusses a how-to model for building energy code compliance including three projects to practice whole building simulation.Provides hands-on training of building energy simulation tools: DesignBuilder™ and EnergyPlus.Includes practical projects problems, appendices and CAD files in the e-resources section.Building Energy Simulation is intended for students and researchers in building energy courses, energy simulation professionals, and architects.