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DesignBuilder v3 Released

DesignBuilder is the most powerful and easy to use Graphical User Interface to EnergyPlus available. DesignBuilder is a complete 3-D graphical design modeling and energy use simulation program providing information on building energy consumption, CO2 emissions, occupant comfort, daylighting effects, ASHRAE 90.1 and LEED compliance, and much more.

DesignBuilder v3 provides some significant new features including:

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  • Latest v20 of International Glazing Database
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Additional Resources & Supplemental Programs

Submitted by admin on Thu, 05/31/2012 - 16:00
  • Rendering with Radiance: The Art and Science of Lighting Visualization
  • The RADIANCE simulation software in the architecture teaching context
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