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The DesignBuilder modelling software is licensed using four modules and these can be purchased either individually or as part of a package. For the software to run, at least one calculation module (EnergyPlus, CFD or SBEM) must be licensed. The 4 modules currently available are: EnergyPlus
The EnergyPlus module allows you to run EnergyPlus dynamic thermal simulations from your DesignBuilder model. This module is also required for exporting data to EnergyPlus for more detailed HVAC studies outside DesignBuilder. Certification (SBEM)
DesignBuilder SBEM is a fast and easy way to generate EPCs and check building designs against Part-L2 of the England and Wales Building Regulations, Section 6 of Scottish Building Regulations, Part F in Northern Ireland and Part-L in Republic of Ireland. CFD
Computational Fluid Dynamics allows you to analyse the distribution of temperature, pressure, comfort, velocity etc within the building as well as velocities and pressures outside. Visualisation
The visualisation module provides rendered images, solar shading, walk-though and movie generation and can be used to generate highly graphic images, giving interest to client reports and for checking that the correct constructions have been applied to each surface in the building. |