Learning about DesignBuilder

 

 

If you're new to DesignBuilder you are probably keen to start using the program right away, but there's a few things you should do before you dive in:

 

 

A few minutes spent with these resources will be time well spent.

 

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Keeping up-to-date

Visit www.designbuilder.co.uk for upgrades, new products and news about DesignBuilder.

 

Welcome to DesignBuilder 1.5

DesignBuilder is a user-friendly modelling environment where you can work (and play) with virtual building models. It provides a range of environmental performance data such as: annual energy consumption, maximum summertime temperatures and HVAC component sizes.

 

Some typical uses are:

 

  • Calculating building energy consumption.

  • Evaluating façade options for overheating and visual appearance.

  • Thermal simulation of naturally ventilated buildings.  

  • Daylighting - models lighting control systems and calculates savings in electric lighting.

  • Visualisation of site layouts and solar shading.

  • Calculating heating and cooling equipment sizes.

  • Communication aid at design meetings.

  • An educational tool.

 

DesignBuilder uses the EnergyPlus dynamic simulation engine to generate performance data.