Practical Building Energy Modeling with OpenStudio: A Guide for Students and Professionals

Practical Building Energy Modeling with OpenStudio: A Guide for Students and Professionals is a comprehensive textbook that teaches the fundamentals of building energy modeling and analysis using the open source software OpenStudio.

The book is designed for both students and professionals, and it covers a wide range of topics, including:

• The basics of building energy modeling, including heat transfer, thermodynamics, and HVAC systems
• How to use OpenStudio to create and simulate building energy models
• Daylighting analysis, parametric analysis, and other advanced modeling techniques
• Net Zero Energy buildings, LEED certification, and building retrofits
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Building Energy Modeling (BEM) interoperability

The book is written in a clear and concise style, and it includes a number of exercises to help the reader solidify their understanding of the material. It is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to learn how to use OpenStudio to create and simulate building energy models.

Subjects / Topics

Energy, Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings, Mechanical Engineering, Energy Efficiency, Building Physics, HVAC, Building Construction and Design

Keywords Covered

Textbook building energy modeling, OpenStudio Measure, daylighting analysis, parametric analysis,

building energy modeling software, Building energy simulation, air loops, Plant-building loop, Zones distribution equipment, Net Zero Energy, LEED, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, New Construction Design, Building Retrofits, Building Information Modeling (BIM), Building Energy Modeling (BEM), BIM and BEM interoperability, etc



Pages – 343