Tutorials

DesignBuilder video tutorials are provided on demand to all registered DesignBuilder users free of charge. They mostly last about 10-20 minutes.

Tip: Most people learn most effectively by "doing" rather than "watching" so please do make sure to try out thetechniques shown in the tutorials while they are fresh in your mind before moving on to the next tutorial!

Getting Started

The Getting Started tutorials provide an overview of how to create DesignBuilder models and run simulations.

 

Basic Geometry

The Basic Geometry series of tutorials explain how to create and modify the blocks used to define building geometry in DesignBuilder.

 

Basic Model Data

The Basic Model Data tutorials show how to set up data on the Activity, Constructions, Openings, Lighting and HVAC model data tabs for EnergyPlus simulations.

 

Calculations

The Calculations tutorials explain how to set up DesignBuilder EnergyPlus simulations and analyse results.

 

Natural Ventilation

Daylighting

Detailed HVAC

CFD

Other Video Learning Resources

Note: These Tutorials and Webinars are also available on the Training section of the DesignBuilder website and on the DesignBuilder YouTube Channel