Question-and-Answer Resource for the Building Energy Modeling Community
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Most software can simulate thermal comfort. I believe that they all refer to ASHRAE-55 standards for determining comfort within each space - EnergyPlus certainly does, and eQuest I'm pretty sure does as well. If you are not familiar with the ASHRAE-55 standard, that would be a good place to start as far as how thermal comfort is determined.
eQuest, EnergyPlus, OpenStudio and DesignBuilder interface) can all certainly meet your needs, and all will use weather files as appropriate for your region. You classify your space types as you desire - in your case, assigning stalls for sales cooking, and corridor space - including the effects of internal loads like lighting and equipment on the space.
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Most software can simulate thermal comfort. I believe that they all refer to ASHRAE-55 standards for determining comfort within each space - EnergyPlus certainly does, and eQuest I'm pretty sure does as well. If you are not familiar with the ASHRAE-55 standard, standard, that would be a good place to start as far as how thermal comfort is determined.
eQuest, EnergyPlus, OpenStudio and DesignBuilder interface) can all certainly meet your needs, and all will use weather files as appropriate for your region. You classify your space types as you desire - in your case, assigning stalls for sales cooking, and corridor space - including the effects of internal loads like lighting and equipment on the space.
