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 Learn OpenStudio from Beginner to Advanced 
 How to model a building from start to finish
 How to automate the creation of the 90.1 Baseline building
 Quality Control your models
 Optimize your design before you ever begin

Lesson Details

Lesson 1: Getting started with OpenStudio

A quick walk-through of the workflow on creating a model in this 1 hour on demand tutorial.

Lesson 2: Building the 3D geometry: spaces & building envelope

Learn the process synthesis of creating a building envelope and spaces in OpenStudio: how, why, when & what. Watch as we demonstrate the usage of Openstudio plugin for Sketchup through a detailed example as we build a whole building within the Sketchup interface.

Lesson 3: Define space properties: space loads & schedules

Watch as we move from the Sketchup plugin to the full OpenStudio program. Learn the workflow in OS; and watch as we demonstrate how to use the library to assign typical building details (without the stress and uncertainty of creating it yourself). Then, watch as we create & assign space loads as well as schedules. At this point we will even introduce the very powerful "measure" method. In other words, we will introduce the pre-built “AI” to complete redundant and difficult tasks

Lesson 4:  Create Zone side HVAC equipment

By this lesson, you'll be ready to work within OpenStudio alongside us. We show you how to: create thermostats, create zone specific HVAC equipment such as PTACs, PTHPs, Fan coil system, and also how to add zone-based exhaust fans. We will show you both manual and measure method because it is essential to know both!

Lesson 5: Create and define Multi-zone airside systems

At this point, you will be comfortable within the OpenStudio interface, and we will teach you how to create multi-zone systems such as VAV with reheat. We will cover implementation of dedicated outside air systems (DOAS). And if you’re not an HVAC guru, don’t worry, we will explain of all the components. 

Lesson 6: Create Plant Loop side & DHW systems

After we have defined airside loops. It’s time to learn how to cool and heat the air within OpenStudio. In this lesson, we will create various cooling and heating plants, covering these very important components in detail. And Yes, we will teach you how to do this manually and using the “AI” method.

Lesson 7: How to model Advanced High performance HVAC systems

There’s a reason EnergyPlus was developed, and that was to model modern systems that require a powerful engine. You’ll want to simulate such efficient systems accurately. Here, you’ll learn how to model VRF, GSHP, WSHP, GSHP, UFAD and more.

Lesson 8: LEED/90.1 Baseline automation! Quality Check & measures and PAT analysis

Now, you will have learned how to create a fully operational whole building energy model. It’s time to unleash the full power of OpenStudio. We finalize the model and cover troubleshooting with our favorite online resources for when we need help! We will also illustrate how quality control (QC) measures work. This lesson is also where we will show you a beta tool to automatically generate the LEED baseline building (the ASHRAE 90.1 Baseline building),

The ASHRAE 90.1 Baseline often takes days or even a week to model correctly.

Bonus Online Lesson

One of the things that you’ll need to know to use OpenStudio’s plugin is how to use Sketchup. We will provide online videos so you can learn how to use Sketchup for Energy Modelers. Plus, Sketchup is fun and incredibly useful for more than just Energy simulations; you’ll be glad to know it.