OVERVIEW
Design-stage tools for modeling the appearance and performance of projects are getting better all the time. They’re getting smarter, too, and more user-friendly for people without an engineering degree.
But there is no substitute for understanding how your building works, and being able to squint-test the results from any simulation. Knowing what each tool is good for—and how to leverage its strengths—is one key to effective performance simulation.
The other is knowing what questions to ask so you don’t waste time modeling scenarios that don’t matter.
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New Website Tracks Energy Laws
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Transpare Database Helps Cleaning Professionals Find Cleaner Products
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AIA Releases Guide to Energy Modeling for Architects
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Walk Score Tool Now Measures Actual Pedestrian Routes
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Life-Cycle Buzz: BEES Now Available for All Operating Systems
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Predictive Climate Models Now Available for U.K. Energy Simulations
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SketchUp 8 Released, With New Green Possibilities
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With its latest release, Google SketchUp offers direct access to geospatial data that gives models a context and improves support for defined volumes.
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Making Green Buildings Safe for Firefighters
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State fire marshals are getting concerned about fire safety issues in green buildings, and have developed a new website for collecting and sharing information.
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SketchUp 8 Opens Up New Green Possibilities
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With its latest release, Google SketchUp offers direct access to geospatial data that gives models a context, and improves support for defined volumes.
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EPA Launches Website for Integrated Environmental Modeling
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