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The Energy Models Team
The Energy-Models team brings together an array of energy modeling, building simulation and LEED knowledge. Connect with us on Twitter or LinkedIn and stay updated on new trainings and site features.
Bob Fassbender graduated from the University of Wisconsin - Madison with a degree in Chemical-Engineering. Following graduation, he spent 3 years working as a Marketing Engineer for Trane C.D.S. In the C.D.S. group, Bob developed and supported design and analysis software, primarily TRACE 700™. In addition to his development work, Bob also traveled around the country as a TRACE 700™ and System Analyzer™ instructor. Bob is also an experienced user with eQUEST energy modeling software. Today, Bob continues training and energy modeling as a LEED accredited professional (with a focus on LEED EA credit 1).
Shariq Ali, BSE Mechanical Engineering - Dearborn, MI is a Mechanical Engineer at URS Corp since 2005. His work includes Revit, design, HVAC, and TRACE 700 analysis. He presented at SIMBUILD 2010 and has published an article on Revit, Gbxml, and TRACE 700 through IBSPA.
He is also experienced with ECOTECT software.
In his free time, Shariq enjoys photography,
Doug Breese, BSMET graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology, is a Mechanical Engineer at LaBella Associates PC in Rochester NY. His design work, coupled with experience in Autocad BIM, Bentley v8, and TRACE 700, helps him support a wide variety of topics as well as help bridge the gap between design and analysis.
He is a member of ASHRAE and USBGC.
He is also an expert in all things Volkswagen.