I would like to know whether you have any experience in using Sefaira for
energy simulation for LEED v.4 (APPENDIX G PERFORMANCE RATING METHOD of
ASHARE 90.1), please.
If you have, do you export the model into EnergyPlus or you complete the
model in Sefaira?
Best regards
Francesco
Sefaira and LEED
Nov 18, 2019
Sefaira could be used for the Integrative Process credit to evaluate load reductions before Schematic Design, but not for documenting savings for the Energy Performance prerequisite and credit using the 100% Construction Documents. The main issue is that Sefaira does not allow users to hard-size the mechanical systems (as far as I know), which is a requirement for the LEED Energy Performance prerequisiste/credit. Users could presumably export the Sefaira IDF to EnergyPlus/OpenStudio/DesignBuilder to use it as a starting point for a full LEED model.
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Matt Steen BEMP, LEED AP O+M
Senior Building Performance Engineer
ambient energy
1449 7th Street, Suite 440 | Denver, CO 80204
303.278.1532 x 215 | msteen at ambient-e.com
Denver ? San Francisco
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