Question-and-Answer Resource for the Building Energy Modeling Community
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As a newbie to energy modeling I would concur with OP. My house project is not traditional and has aspects of both. I even plan to use an air to water Chiltrix heat pump system. The envelope and mix of flat and shed roofs, multiple zones, odd transitions in house forms, and semi commercial like fenestration.
I just want to accurately model the house myself since there are so many free tools out there. I am going to give Open Studio a run soon after wasting time on BEopt and eQuest. Don't get me wrong. Those are powerful simulation tools, but seem almost pointless given their limitations and options that are either focused only on commercial (eQuest) or too generic (BEopt).
If OS doesn't work then I'll try Simergy. Or Primero. Or start spending money with N++.
