Capabilities

• Environmental performance data is displayed without needing to run external modules and import data and any simulations required to generate the data are started automatically.  
• Detailed HVAC descriptions provide an easy way into detailed analysis of a wide range of heating, cooling and ventilation systems with full flexibility in settings and controls for more advanced users.
• Natural ventilation can be modelled with the option for windows to open based on a ventilation set point temperature.
• Daylighting - models lighting control systems and calculates savings in electric lighting.
• Shading by louvres, overhangs and sidefins as well as internal and mid pane blinds.
• A comprehensive range of simulation data can be shown in annual, monthly, daily, hourly or sub-hourly intervals:
• Energy consumption broken down by fuel and end-use.
• Internal temperatures
• Weather data
• Heat transmission through building fabric including walls, roofs, infiltration, ventilation etc.
• Heating and cooling loads.
• CO2 generation.
• Heating and cooling plant sizes can be calculated using design weather data.
• Parametric analysis screens allow you to investigate the effect of variations in design parameters on a range of performance criteria.
• Generate EnergyPlus IDF files and work with these outside DesignBuilder to access EnergyPlus system functionality not provided by DesignBuilder.