IBPSA-USA

Autonomous HVAC CFD

Autonomous HVAC CFD is a cloud-based software application that utilizes computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize HVAC system design for buildings. It simplifies the HVAC design process by automating many of the tasks involved, making it accessible to a wider range of users.

Capabilities:

Load Calculations, HVAC System Selection and Sizing, Code Compliance, Air Flow Simulation

Building Type:

Commercial, Residential, Multi Family

Last Software Update:

January 30, 2024

EDAPT

EDAPT (Energy Design Assistance Program Tracker) is a design-assistance project and program management and reporting portal intended for managers of large portfolios of energy-efficiency projects that use energy modeling. Example users include utilities, ESCOs, large portfolio owners, and building certification programs.

Capabilities:

Whole Building Energy Simulation, Energy Conservation Measures, Other

Building Type:

Commercial, Residential, Multi Family, Portfolio Scale

Last Software Update:

March 31, 2015

EFEN

EFEN is an energy analysis tool which uses EnergyPlus simulation engine.

Capabilities:

Whole Building Energy Simulation, HVAC System Selection and Sizing

Building Type:

Commercial, Residential, Multi Family

Last Software Update:

March 12, 2015

DIVA-for-Rhino

DIVA-for-Rhino is a highly optimized daylighting and energy modeling plug-in for Rhinoceros, a NURBS modeling software. DIVA-for-Rhino allows users to carry out a series of environmental performance evaluations of individual buildings and urban landscapes including Radiation Maps, Photorealistic Renderings, Climate-Based Daylighting Metrics, Annual and Individual Time Step Glare Analysis, LEED and CHPS Daylighting Compliance, and Single Thermal Zone Energy and Load Calculations.

Capabilities:

Lighting Simulation, Solar and Photovoltaic Analysis

Building Type:

Commercial, Residential

Last Software Update:

December 12, 2017

EDGE Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies

EDGE is a green buildings platform that includes a green building standard, a software application, and a certification program for more than 130 countries. The platform is intended for anyone who is interested in the design of a green building, whether an architect, engineer, developer or building owner.

Capabilities:

Whole Building Energy Simulation, Ratings and Certificates

Building Type:

Commercial, Residential

Last Software Update:

December 20, 2017

w2bill Smart

Manage your device “things” remotely, whether it is a smart meter or any IP enabled device that produces data that can be monetized. Adapted to your crucial to success its efficient remote management of the device assets.

Capabilities:

Utility Bill and Meter Data Analysis

Building Type:

Commercial, Residential

Last Software Update:

October 4, 2017

Benchmark My Building

Is your building energy efficient? This building energy performance tool by Lucid, ENERGY STAR & the DOE will tell you in seconds. Try it today!

Capabilities:

Building Energy Benchmarking

Building Type:

Commercial, Residential

Last Software Update:

June 1, 2017

ESP-r

ESP-r is a whole building energy simulation program for integrated modelling of building energy performance. The primary application of the program is to support researchers undertaking detailed studies.

Capabilities:

Whole Building Energy Simulation

Building Type:

Commercial, Residential

Last Software Update:

January 31, 2016

ECBC App

The ECBC App is a handy mobile/tablet application for building energy professionals. The App contains various tools such as "Access to Code Database", "Assembly U-Factor calculator" with India Specific Building Material list, "Climate Zone Locator" (still under progress) and an "Building Physics Expert System". The Expert System of the App is the most interesting application. This tool allow the user to instantly change various building energy efficiency parameters and get a relative understanding of the magnitude of energy saving compared to ECBC Benchmark. This tools is specially designed for quick decision making while you are sitting in your charrette or on the go. Expect some mind blowing updates/new tools in the times to come.

Capabilities:

HVAC System Selection and Sizing, Energy Conservation Measures, Code Compliance

Building Type:

Commercial, Residential

Last Software Update:

February 7, 2016

HVAC Solution Pro Software

Design air handing, airflow, hydronic, domestic waste and vent along with steam systems

Capabilities:

HVAC System Selection and Sizing

Building Type:

Commercial, Residential

Last Software Update:

January 26, 2016