Overview of DesignBuilder 7
DesignBuilder 7 is an EnergyPlus-based software tool for measuring and controlling energy, carbon, lighting, and comfort. It was developed to ease the building simulation process. DesignBuilder compares alternative building designs quickly and economically using function—and performance-based comparison methods from the various analyses.
DesignBuilder 7 combines fast three-dimensional building modeling with dynamic energy simulations with its unique ease of use. Thanks to this feature, it is regarded as a unique software tool for creating and evaluating building designs. It has specially developed modules that can be used effectively at any stage of the design process. Only a few parameters provide a wide range of opportunities to work up to the more detailed design of the particular design. DesignBuilder is easy to use. Its innovative productivity features allow even complex buildings to be modeled rapidly by non-expert users.
It has been developed to be used by a wide range of professionals such as architects, engineers, building services workers, energy consultants, and related departments of universities. Some typical usage purposes are summarized below:
Features of DesignBuilder 7
- To evaluate facade options regarding overheating, energy consumption, and shading parameters.
- Evaluation of the optimum use of daylight. Model lighting control systems and determine the savings rate in the corresponding electricity.
- Calculate the buildings’ in/around temperature, velocity, and pressure distribution using the CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) module.
- Visualization of the site plan and shading.
- Thermal simulation in buildings that are ventilated with natural ventilation.
- Determining the heating and cooling equipment capacity will include the issues that must be addressed in HVAC design.
- To provide material to design meetings to support interdisciplinary communication.
- It is to be used in energy modeling and simulation courses at universities.
Technical Details and System Requirements
- Supported OS: Windows 11 / Windows 10 / Windows 8.1 / Windows 7
- Processor: Multi-core Intel i5 Series or above, Xeon or AMD equivalent
- RAM: 4GB (8GB or more recommended)
- Free Hard Disk Space: 2GB (4GB or more recommended)
- Version: 7
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