This course builds essential knowledge of building simulation and provides necessary background to use a building energy simulation software tool.  Using a case-study project, the course will provide the necessary know-how to build a building energy model and evaluate energy use. 

Learning Objectives

Upon course completion, the attendee will be able to:

• Recognize the importance of building energy modeling
• Understand building energy tools, types and capabilities
• Understand building energy codes, standards and guidelines
• Define project objectives
• Gather data
• Specify baseline building
• Construct models
• Evaluate model results
• Communicate analysis results

Course Duration

16 hours (2 days), lecture and hands-on workshop.

Course Tools

Software (eQuest), checklists, pre-processing tools, supplemental calculations, reading materials and case-studies.

Assessment

At the end of each training day, participants will take a short quiz. In order to pass this course, participants should score a minimum of 70%.

Instructor

Dr. Ravi Srinivasan, Assistant Professor of Low/Net Zero Energy Buildings, University of Florida.