{"id":2682,"date":"2022-11-04T06:06:15","date_gmt":"2022-11-04T10:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thecotocongroup.com\/?p=2682"},"modified":"2022-11-04T06:06:15","modified_gmt":"2022-11-04T10:06:15","slug":"understanding-building-energy-modeling-and-its-usage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thecotocongroup.com\/blog\/understanding-building-energy-modeling-and-its-usage\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Benefits and Usage of Building Energy Modeling"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/span>Building Energy Modeling<\/span><\/h1>\n

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Energy Modeling is a practice of using computer-based simulation software to perform a detailed analysis of a building\u2019s energy to anticipate or predict the behavior of the building.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It helps building owners and designers\/architects to evaluate the energy performance of a building, to make it more efficient by making necessary modifications to the building before it is actually constructed. <\/strong><\/p>\n

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The simulation software functions by enacting a mathematical model that offers an approximate representation (virtual replica) of the building. The complete process of a single whole-building simulation can take seconds, minutes even hours to run, depending on the level of details and complexity in the analysis.<\/p>\n

No matter if it is a building or a structure of a house, skyscraper, hospital, or office.<\/p>\n

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You want to be structurally sound and it is also important that the building should be energy efficient and comfortable for inhabitants like not too hot, not too cold and proper lighting.<\/p>\n

Not considering energy modeling could cost you more in terms of time, money, and resources, which won\u2019t be a productive strategy.<\/p>\n

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In general, there are 4 major ways that energy modeling provides value to a project and benefits the building owners.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/span>REDUCE COSTS & RISKS<\/span><\/h4>\n

Detailed energy models that include actual operational information can reflect the building\u2019s actual energy use which will save the\u00a0annual operating costs of the building. It can also predict the\u00a0energy consumption\u00a0in all aspects like\u00a0weather changes, space, lighting, and more so, there will be fewer chances of risks.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>TIME-EFFICIENT<\/span><\/h4>\n

Energy modeling<\/a> saves time by reducing project change orders. Selection of more durable and effective materials and systems may cost more upfront but will save more on energy and maintenance over time.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>EXPLORE<\/span><\/h4>\n

Energy modeling<\/a> offers a scope of new and innovative energy design ideas to skeptical critics. Understanding modeling services allows owners to identify scope requirements and secure the services they need.\u00a0\u00a0It will help to design an energy-efficient building at low cost by comparing and considering thermal (inside and outside working conditions), visual (inside lighting and controls), ventilation spaces, and various other energy-consuming processes and aspects related to building.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>ENHANCE OCCUPANT SATISFACTION<\/span><\/h4>\n

Energy Modeling<\/a> helps to identify multiple ways to accomplish happier, more productive, and more creative employees.<\/p>\n

In a nutshell, without an energy model, no one will be able to tell how the building is going to respond and perform when it is fully constructed and in a working condition.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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<\/span>WITHOUT ENERGY MODEL<\/span><\/h4>\n

There are many possibilities
\nFor instance:\u00a0\u00a0Ventilation (Option A, Option B, Option C, Option D) \u2013 Cooling (A, B, C, D) \u2013 Heating (A, B, C, D) \u2013 Lighting (A, B, C, D)[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css_animation=”” row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

<\/span>BUT WITH THE ENERGY MODEL<\/span><\/h4>\n

You will be able to figure out which option is better.
\nFor instance:\u00a0\u00a0Ventilation (A) \u2013 Cooling (B) \u2013 Heating (B) \u2013 Lighting (D)
\nSo, the question is NOT if you should use energy modeling?
\nThe question is\u00a0WHY WOULDN\u2019T YOU?<\/strong>
\nThe question is not what will it cost?
\nThe Question is\u00a0WHAT WILL IT COST IF YOU DON\u2019T?<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n

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