Why this course?

Description

The course encompasses the approach and methodology to perform whole building energy simulations. Additionally, this course gives the participants hands-on training experience of developing an energy simulation model. This course is meant for providing a foundation for a career in ever growing field of energy simulation. 

• Building design process and approach to efficient design
• The why’s and how’s of energy simulation
• Software tools, approach to simulation and decision making using different case studies
• Reviewing drawings, understanding climate data, thermal zoning, preparing energy model inputs
• Hands-on training experience & exercises
• Perform simulation and interpret results and reports
• Tips and Tricks for ensuring speed and accuracy

Who should join this course:

• Students of B.Arch / B.Tech / B.E. / M.Tech / M.Arch / MBA (Energy Management)
• Young Professionals working at architecture / engineering / construction / consulting firms
• Professionals working in green building industry
• Practicing architects in sustainable architecture and urban planning
• Practicing MEP design engineers and consultants
• Builders / Facility Owners who want to take informed decisions
• Material and equipment sales professionals

Course Pre-requisites: 

• Basic understanding of building sciences and AutoCAD
• Stable and high-speed internet connection

System Requirements

• Laptop / desktop with 2.4 GHz or more
• Minimum 4 GB RAM
• MS Windows
• AutoCAD / CAD DWG viewer
• MS Office
• eQuest v3.65 (free download from https://www.doe2.com/equest)