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This document describes DesignBuilder v7 compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 183-2024, Peak Cooling and Heating Load Calculations in Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

The DesignBuilder Training Exercises document includes a set of sample exercises that can used as part of your DesignBuilder learning process. They can be especially useful when preparing for a DesignBuilder SBEM exam.

The DesignBuilder SBEM Manual describes the combination of the DesignBuilder graphical interface and the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) that can be used for producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and related Building Regulations compliance documents where DesignBuilder v7.2.0 is approved for SBEM use.

The DesignBuilder DSM Manual describes the combination of the DesignBuilder graphical interface and the Dynamic Simulation Model (DSM) that can be used for producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and related Building Regulations compliance documents where DesignBuilder v7.2.0 is approved for DSM use.

The DesignBuilder DSM Manual describes the combination of the DesignBuilder graphical interface and the Dynamic Simulation Model (DSM) that can be used for producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and related Building Regulations compliance documents where DesignBuilder v7.1.4 is approved for DSM use.

The DesignBuilder SBEM Manual describes the combination of the DesignBuilder graphical interface and the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) that can be used for producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and related Building Regulations compliance documents where DesignBuilder v7.1.4 is approved for SBEM use.

Provides guidance in the use of the DesignBuilder v7.1.3 including the main differences compared with the previous DesignBuilder v6.1.8, and v7.1.0.

Provides guidance in use of the DesignBuilder v7.1 including the main differences compared with the previous DesignBuilder v6.1.8.

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140-2020 (aka BESTEST) validation test results for DesignBuilder v7.0 with EnergyPlus v9.4. Sections covered:

• Building Thermal Envelope and Fabric Load Tests
• Space-Cooling Equipment Performance Analytical Verification Tests CE100 to CE200
• Space-Cooling Equipment Performance Comparative Tests CE300 to CE545
• Space-Heating Equipment Performance Tests HE100 to HE230
• Air-Side HVAC Equipment Analytical Verification Tests AE101 to AE445

Please bear in mind that there are over 1200 pages before you decide to print this!

Please bear in mind that there are over 1300 pages before you decide to print this!

DesignBuilder Section 63 Manual explains how to use DesignBuilder for Section 63 (Scotland) calculations and generate Action Plans. The download includes the manual, a Scottish EPC model used to demonstrate the process along with a spreadsheet for recording output data and success in meeting targets

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140-2017 (aka BESTEST) validation test results for DesignBuilder v6.1 with EnergyPlus v8.9. Sections covered:

• Building Thermal Envelope and Fabric Load Tests
• Space-Heating Equipment Performance Tests HE100 to HE230
• Space-Cooling Equipment Performance Comparative Tests CE300 to CE545
• Space-Cooling Equipment Performance Analytical Verification Tests AE101 to AE445
• Space-Cooling Equipment Performance Analytical Verification Tests CE100 to CE200

Please bear in mind that there are over 1200 pages before you decide to print this!

Please bear in mind that there are over 1300 pages before you decide to print this!

DesignBuilder SBEM Manual describes the combination of the DesignBuilder graphical interface and the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) that can be used for producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and BRUKL reports for showing compliance with Part L2 of the Building Regulations.

The DesignBuilder DSM Manual describes the combination of the DesignBuilder graphical interface and the Dynamic Simulation Model (DSM) that can be used for producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and BRUKL reports for showing compliance with Part L2 of the Building Regulations.

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140-2017 validation test results for DesignBuilder v5.5 with EnergyPlus v8.6. Sections covered:

• Building Thermal Envelope and Fabric Load Tests
• Space-Heating Equipment Performance Tests HE100 to HE230
• Space-Cooling Equipment Performance Comparative Tests CE300 to CE545
• Space-Cooling Equipment Performance Analytical Verification Tests AE101 to AE445
• Space-Cooling Equipment Performance Analytical Verification Tests CE100 to CE200

This document describes DesignBuilder v6 compliance with ANSI/ASHRAE/ACCA Standard 183-2007, Peak Cooling and Heating Load Calculations in Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

The DesignBuilder DSM Manual describes the combination of the DesignBuilder graphical interface and the Dynamic Simulation Model (DSM) that can be used for producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and BRUKL reports for showing compliance with Part L2 of the Building Regulations.

DesignBuilder SBEM Manual describes the combination of the DesignBuilder graphical interface and the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) that can be used for producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and BRUKL reports for showing compliance with Part L2 of the Building Regulations.

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 140-2014 validation test results for DesignBuilder v5.0 with EnergyPlus v8.5. Sections covered:

• Building Thermal Envelope and Fabric Load Tests
• Space-Heating Equipment Performance Tests HE100 to HE230
• Space-Cooling Equipment Performance Analytical Verification Tests CE100 to CE200
• Space-Cooling Equipment Performance Comparative Tests CE300 to CE545

Please bear in mind that there are over 1200 pages before you decide to print this!

Please bear in mind that there are over 1300 pages before you decide to print this!

Report on EN ISO 13790 Standard (2008) Tests for the calculation of energy use for space heating and cooling

DesignBuilder SBEM Manual describes the combination of the DesignBuilder graphical interface and the Simplified Building Energy Model (SBEM) that can be used for producing Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) and BRUKL reports for showing compliance with Part L2 of the Building Regulations.

Inter-model validation report comparing DesignBuilder CFD with the general purpose Pheonics CFD software. Report prepared by Northumbria University.

A report detailing some further development of the 3TC (3 Time Constant) simulation method used in DBSIm

The algorithms behind the 3TC (3 Time Constant) lumped parameter simulation method used in DBSIm are described in detail.