We are holding a 2-Day DesignBuilder/EnergyPlus "advanced" building energy
simulation workshop at Pacific Energy Center, downtown San Francisco on
Wednesday and Thursday, 17 - 18 June 2009. The workshop is being lead by Dr
Mahabir Bhandari of DesignBuilder Software (USA) and PC Thomas of Team
Catalyst Pty Ltd (Australia). Both personnel have extensive experience in
the use and teaching of building energy simulation programs. Participants
will use the DesignBuilder/EnergyPlus suite extensively over the two days.

Day1 will be focused on developing building geometry with DesignBuilder,
importing from 2D-DXF and 3D gbXML import from CAD. Various DB features,
including complex geometry, template and Model Data Management, Schedules,
Heating Design, Cooling Design, Simulation options, parametric runs will be
discussed.

Day2 will be focused on modelling systems using EnergyPlus. A simple
5-zone model will be exported from DesignBuilder to EnergyPlus. The native
IDF Editor will be used to develop HVAC Template options to generate a VAV
system. A series of HVAC design upgrades will be tested. These could
include, adding AHUs, supply air reset control, VSD drives, low turn down
ratios, low static pressure ductwork, or upgrading air cooled to water
cooled plant.

EnergyPlus is a public domain program and can be downloaded from :
http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/energyplus/

A free 30 days evaluation copy of DesignBuilder ver 2.0 can be downloaded
from: http://www.designbuildersoftware.com/designbuilder.php or
http://www.designbuilder.co.uk/

This workshop is a great opportunity for training staff in predicting the
energy/greenhouse performance of buildings. These skills would be
invaluable in the current tough economic climate juxtaposed with increasing
concern about global warming. Projects that do proceed, either new or
renovation, will have an increased focus on sustainable performance. We
look forward to meeting with you at the workshop.

For more information and registration please visit:

http://www.designbuildersoftware.com/Workshop1.php

Best regards,

Mahabir Bhandari, Ph.D., LEED AP