DesignBuilder provides advanced modelling tools in an easy-to-use interface. This enables the whole design team to use the same software to develop comfortable and energy-efficient building designs from concept through to completion. You can also calculate and view airflow and 3-D temperature distribution
v3.2 [Aug 1, 2013]
- EnergyPlus v7.2
- Detailed HVAC template wizard allows fully connected systems to be loaded to the model
- ASHRAE 90.1 constructions and outline Appendix G baseline HVAC systems
- Improved Simple HVAC simulations with options for humidity control, heat recovery and economizer as well as faster autosizing
- Change-over Mixed mode now available for all HVAC and Natural ventilation model options
- Simulate phase change materials (PCM) in detail
- Fanger PMV control
- Constant CoP chiller
- More flexible heated floors and chilled ceilings
- EnergyPlus database of 110 air-cooled chillers added to existing water-cooled chillers
- Latest IGDB glass database and option to import Glass data from WINDOW6 files directly into DesignBuilder Pane dialog
- Custom crack templates can be defined for Calculated natural ventilation
- Various fixes for Detailed HVAC
- Infiltration air flow rates can be scheduled
- Improved IDF generation with user-defined descriptions used for materials, constructions (and if possible schedules and glazing/shading)
Create a floor plan for your home and start adding walls and textures
Review 2D and 3D designs without using the application they were created in
