Building Energy Modeling with OpenStudio

1. Front Matter

   Pages i-xxxvii

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2. Introduction to Building Energy Modeling

   • Larry Brackney, Andrew Parker, Daniel Macumber, Kyle Benne

   Pages 1-12

3. Building Envelope Specification

   • Larry Brackney, Andrew Parker, Daniel Macumber, Kyle Benne

   Pages 13-58

4. Defining Energy Uses and Spaces

   • Larry Brackney, Andrew Parker, Daniel Macumber, Kyle Benne

   Pages 59-101

5. Introduction to HVAC Systems

   • Larry Brackney, Andrew Parker, Daniel Macumber, Kyle Benne

   Pages 103-126

6. Advanced HVAC Topics

   • Larry Brackney, Andrew Parker, Daniel Macumber, Kyle Benne

   Pages 127-172

7. OpenStudio Measures

   • Larry Brackney, Andrew Parker, Daniel Macumber, Kyle Benne

   Pages 173-213

8. Parametric Analysis with OpenStudio

   • Larry Brackney, Andrew Parker, Daniel Macumber, Kyle Benne

   Pages 215-262

9. Daylighting

   • Larry Brackney, Andrew Parker, Daniel Macumber, Kyle Benne

   Pages 263-286

10. The OpenStudio Software Development Kit

    • Larry Brackney, Andrew Parker, Daniel Macumber, Kyle Benne

    Pages 287-314

11. Correction to: Building Energy Modeling with OpenStudio

    • Larry Brackney, Andrew Parker, Daniel Macumber, Kyle Benne

    Pages E1-E1

12. Back Matter

    Pages 315-325

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This textbook teaches the fundamentals of building energy modeling and analysis using open source example applications built with the US DOE’s OpenStudio modeling platform and EnergyPlus simulation engine. Designed by researchers at US National Laboratories to support a new generation of high performance buildings, EnergyPlus and OpenStudio are revolutionizing how building energy modeling is taught in universities and applied by professional architects and engineers around the world. The authors, all researchers at National Renewable Energy Laboratory and members of the OpenStudio software development team, present modeling concepts using open source software that may be generally applied using a variety of software tools commonly used by design professionals.  The book also discusses modeling process automation in the context of OpenStudio Measures—small self-contained scripts that can transform energy models and their data—to save time and effort.  They illustrate key concepts through a sophisticated example problem that evolves in complexity throughout the book. The text also examines advanced topics including daylighting, parametric analysis, uncertainty analysis, design optimization, and model calibration. Building Energy Modeling with OpenStudio teaches students to become sophisticated modelers rather than simply proficient software users. It supports undergraduate and graduate building energy courses in Architecture, and in Mechanical, Civil, Architectural, and Sustainability Engineering.

• Textbook building energy modeling
• OpenStudio Measure
• daylighting analysis
• parametric analysis
• building energy modeling software
• Building energy simulation
• air loops
• Plant-building loop
• Zones distribution equipment
• Net Zero Energy
• LEED
• Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
• New Construction Design
• Building Retrofits
• Building Information Modeling (BIM)
• Building Energy Modeling (BEM)
• BIM and BEM interoperability

• National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, USA

  Larry Brackney, Andrew Parker, Daniel Macumber, Kyle Benne

Dr. Larry J. Brackney joined the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in 2009, and works in the Commercial Buildings Research Group as a project manager leading the development of building energy analysis tools for the United States Department of Energy (DOE). He specializes in system modeling, control and embedded systems design, and analysis-led design process.. Prior to joining NREL, Dr. Brackney taught electrical engineering at the University of Canterbury, and worked extensively in the automotive sector developing combustion and power train controls. He earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University.
Andrew Parker joined NREL in 2010, and focuses on improving the usability of building energy analysis and design tools. He is an applications engineer for DOE’s OpenStudio project, and regularly works with third-party developers, utilities, and architecture and engineering firms to create innovative energy analysis software and workflows. He earned his BS in Textile Engineering from North Carolina State University.

Daniel Macumber joined NREL in 2008 and is a lead software developer for DOE’s OpenStudio building energy modeling project. Daniel’s areas of interest include building geometry representation, software interoperability, and urban-scale analysis. Prior to joining NREL, he developed algorithms and software for object tracking. He earned his MS in Mechanical Engineering from MIT.



Kyle Benne  joined NREL in 2007, and is a lead software developer for DOE’s OpenStudio building energy analysis platform and EnergyPlus simulation engine. Kyle specializes in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems modeling and analysis. Prior to joining NREL, he was a graduate researcher on fluid mechanics and numerical simulation topics. He earned his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.

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