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Hello everyone,

I am playing around with optimization of OpenStudio models using genOpt. It all has been working OK when optimizing Insulation thickness and WWR and overhangs, but now I want to try some discrete variables (i.e. number of glazing layers in windows)... discrete variables are bothering me. I have been reading the genOpt manual and Literature, but I am still not sure of anything.

So, I wanted to know what algorithms do you recommend for optimizing a building design, using EnergyPlus (OpenStudio) including continous and discrete variables.

I understand genetic algorithms CAN do this... but I am kind of skeptical to those 'magic' things. What about them?

THANKS

Hello everyone,

I am playing around with optimization of OpenStudio models using genOpt. It all has been working OK when optimizing Insulation thickness and WWR and overhangs, but now I want to try some discrete variables (i.e. number of glazing layers in windows)... discrete variables are bothering me. I have been reading the genOpt manual and Literature, but I am still not sure of anything.

So, I wanted to know what algorithms do you recommend for optimizing a building design, using EnergyPlus (OpenStudio) including continous and discrete variables.

I understand genetic algorithms CAN do this... but I am kind of skeptical to those 'magic' things. What about them?

THANKS