Question-and-Answer Resource for the Building Energy Modeling Community
10 0 WWR and Shading in EnergyPlus ( 2026-03-10 08:06:00 -0500 )
0 -15 How Do I set the "Field Set: Surface Name, Fraction of Radiant Energy to Surface" parameter for my "ZoneHVACCoolingPanelRadiantConvectiveWater" using OpenStudioSDK ( 2026-03-06 13:35:46 -0500 )
10 0 Why EnergyPlus does not report Conduction Heat Transfer for Window surfaces ? ( 2026-02-27 13:00:07 -0500 )
10 0 How to use SurfaceProperty:OtherSideCoefficients in Open Studio? ( 2026-02-27 07:55:26 -0500 )
10 0 Why EnergyPlus does not report Conduction Heat Transfer for Window surfaces ? ( 2026-02-27 07:54:26 -0500 )
10 0 I cant see ideal air load in output variables or BCL ( 2026-02-09 15:33:46 -0500 )
10 0 Is there a guide or manual on how to use EnergyPlus & OpenStudio to model a well insulated passive solar 1 or 2 storey house with direct gain or sunspace or trombe wall at latitude 52 deg North? ( 2026-01-28 13:44:33 -0500 )
0 -15 I am trying to set "CoilCoolingWaterPanelRadiant.setCoolingControlTemperatureSchedule" but keep getting 'incompatible ScheduleTypeLimits' error OpenstudioSDK 3.10.0 ( 2026-01-27 11:42:24 -0500 )
15 0 I am trying to set "CoilCoolingWaterPanelRadiant.setCoolingControlTemperatureSchedule" but keep getting 'incompatible ScheduleTypeLimits' error OpenstudioSDK 3.10.0 ( 2026-01-26 16:01:08 -0500 )
0 -15 I am trying to set "CoilCoolingWaterPanelRadiant.setCoolingControlTemperatureSchedule" but keep getting 'incompatible ScheduleTypeLimits' error OpenstudioSDK 3.10.0 ( 2026-01-26 16:01:06 -0500 )
15 0 I am trying to set "CoilCoolingWaterPanelRadiant.setCoolingControlTemperatureSchedule" but keep getting 'incompatible ScheduleTypeLimits' error OpenstudioSDK 3.10.0 ( 2026-01-26 16:01:02 -0500 )
10 0 How to add Phase Change Material to open studio? ( 2026-01-26 09:12:29 -0500 )
10 0 I am trying to set "CoilCoolingWaterPanelRadiant.setCoolingControlTemperatureSchedule" but keep getting 'incompatible ScheduleTypeLimits' error OpenstudioSDK 3.10.0 ( 2026-01-26 09:12:09 -0500 )
15 0 How Do I set the "Field Set: Surface Name, Fraction of Radiant Energy to Surface" parameter for my "ZoneHVACCoolingPanelRadiantConvectiveWater" using OpenStudioSDK ( 2026-01-21 16:18:08 -0500 )
10 0 How Do I set the "Field Set: Surface Name, Fraction of Radiant Energy to Surface" parameter for my "ZoneHVACCoolingPanelRadiantConvectiveWater" using OpenStudioSDK ( 2026-01-21 14:45:36 -0500 )
10 0 EnergyPlus geometry GUI with IDF round-trip compatibility (Euclid replacement?) ( 2026-01-15 10:13:59 -0500 )
10 0 Envelope Derating ( 2025-12-04 10:12:47 -0500 )
10 0 Difference Turn on ideal air loads and ZoneHVAC:IdealLoadsAirSystem ( 2025-12-01 09:18:52 -0500 )
10 0 How can I assign different floor (slab) constructions to different rooms on the same floor, if the construction set only allows one default floor construction? ( 2025-11-30 16:51:26 -0500 )
10 0 How can I assign different floor (slab) constructions to different rooms on the same floor, if the construction set only allows one default floor construction? ( 2025-11-26 21:25:31 -0500 )
15 0 How can I assign different floor (slab) constructions to different rooms on the same floor, if the construction set only allows one default floor construction? ( 2025-11-26 19:27:00 -0500 )
0 -15 How can I assign different floor (slab) constructions to different rooms on the same floor, if the construction set only allows one default floor construction? ( 2025-11-26 19:26:55 -0500 )
15 0 How can I assign different floor (slab) constructions to different rooms on the same floor, if the construction set only allows one default floor construction? ( 2025-11-26 19:26:53 -0500 )
10 0 Need help fixing an input format error ( 2025-11-10 19:14:58 -0500 )
10 0 Add performance data to OpenStudio Coalition model ( 2025-11-08 19:43:20 -0500 )
10 0 Cob mixture in DesignBuilder ( 2025-11-05 09:11:56 -0500 )
10 0 The (tbd.zip) and (tbd.tar.gz), where should these be uploaded? Also how to correctly download these when you already have an older version of the TBD in your C:\Users\Admin\OpenStudio\Measures directory? ( 2025-09-15 02:02:00 -0500 )
10 0 ... on (major) thermal bridging and derating of surface constructions ( 2025-09-13 15:11:12 -0500 )
10 0 Difference between Infrared/Thermal radiation material properties ( 2025-09-05 11:16:11 -0500 )
2 0 ... Python OpenStudio bindings: surface.vertices() -> tuple? ( 2025-08-21 06:55:59 -0500 )
10 0 ... Python OpenStudio bindings: surface.vertices() -> tuple? ( 2025-08-21 03:47:48 -0500 )
10 0 ... Python OpenStudio bindings: surface.vertices() -> tuple? ( 2025-08-18 10:20:41 -0500 )
10 0 Identifying Cell Positions in a HAMT Wall in EnergyPlus ( 2025-07-23 06:36:22 -0500 )
10 0 Modeling Run-around Loop Heat Recovery in openstudio ( 2025-07-19 10:10:58 -0500 )
10 0 Operative Temperature Plateaus Around 36°C Despite No Cooling or Ventilation ( 2025-07-07 07:50:15 -0500 )
10 0 Operative Temperature Plateaus Around 36°C Despite No Cooling or Ventilation ( 2025-07-05 00:34:24 -0500 )
10 0 ... Python OpenStudio bindings: surface.vertices() -> tuple? ( 2025-06-30 16:31:36 -0500 )
15 0 HOW DO I GET OUTPUTS FOR ELECTRICITY AND GAS COST? ( 2025-06-30 12:36:01 -0500 )
10 0 Why does increasing air gap in double glazing increase cooling energy in my DesignBuilder model? ( 2025-06-30 10:29:30 -0500 )
10 0 HOW DO I GET OUTPUTS FOR ELECTRICITY AND GAS COST? ( 2025-06-27 09:51:50 -0500 )
15 0 How to Collect Electrical and Environmental Parameters from an OpenStudio Model for an AHU Unit? ( 2025-06-24 01:21:18 -0500 )
10 0 OpenStudio: DOASVRF design and warning of not enclosed zones ( 2025-06-23 23:00:06 -0500 )
0 -15 OpenStudio: DOASVRF design and warning of not enclosed zones ( 2025-06-23 22:56:55 -0500 )
15 0 OpenStudio: DOASVRF design and warning of not enclosed zones ( 2025-06-23 22:56:52 -0500 )
0 -15 OpenStudio: DOASVRF design and warning of not enclosed zones ( 2025-06-23 22:56:42 -0500 )
15 0 OpenStudio: DOASVRF design and warning of not enclosed zones ( 2025-06-23 22:56:39 -0500 )
10 0 How to Collect Electrical and Environmental Parameters from an OpenStudio Model for an AHU Unit? ( 2025-06-23 16:28:17 -0500 )
15 0 lower limit of my schedules (OpenStudio Application) ( 2025-06-21 06:26:40 -0500 )
15 0 ground to air heat exchanger ventilation ( 2025-06-21 06:01:53 -0500 )
0 -15 ground to air heat exchanger ventilation ( 2025-06-21 06:01:27 -0500 )
15 0 ground to air heat exchanger ventilation ( 2025-06-21 05:52:14 -0500 )
10 0 ground to air heat exchanger ventilation ( 2025-06-20 17:26:24 -0500 )
10 0 OpenStudio: DOASVRF design and warning of not enclosed zones ( 2025-06-20 12:44:55 -0500 )
10 0 lower limit of my schedules (OpenStudio Application) ( 2025-06-20 10:43:29 -0500 )
15 0 Trouble using VRF components from the BCL in OpenStudio app v1.9 ( 2025-06-20 09:53:28 -0500 )
10 0 Trouble using VRF components from the BCL in OpenStudio app v1.9 ( 2025-06-20 08:03:18 -0500 )
10 0 Trouble using VRF components from the BCL in OpenStudio app v1.9 ( 2025-06-19 09:25:40 -0500 )
10 0 OpenStudio: DOASVRF design and warning of not enclosed zones ( 2025-06-19 09:23:40 -0500 )
10 0 Validation of fullinteriorandexterior for a sawtooth facade ( 2025-06-18 07:54:44 -0500 )
15 0 PMV/PPD, Activity schedule and Electricity output issues ( 2025-06-10 16:08:55 -0500 )
10 0 PMV/PPD, Activity schedule and Electricity output issues ( 2025-06-10 14:32:32 -0500 )
10 0 Modeling of a building in Floorspace JS and SketchUp ( 2025-06-08 09:36:53 -0500 )
15 0 Output cannot be found in CSV ( 2025-06-02 09:16:38 -0500 )
10 0 Output cannot be found in CSV ( 2025-06-01 12:28:54 -0500 )
15 0 OpenStudio results in metric units ( 2025-05-28 07:33:53 -0500 )
10 0 OpenStudio results in metric units ( 2025-05-26 09:22:30 -0500 )
10 0 OpenStudio results in metric units ( 2025-05-26 03:38:57 -0500 )
10 0 How do I model Different window materials in Openstudio? ( 2025-05-20 09:14:41 -0500 )
10 0 Can I merge multiple buildings (.osm files) into one .osm file ? ( 2025-05-16 11:53:20 -0500 )
10 0 Can I merge multiple buildings (.osm files) into one .osm file ? ( 2025-05-16 09:14:20 -0500 )
10 0 any alternative for create DOE prototype measure ? ( 2025-05-14 14:51:46 -0500 )
10 0 … 90.1 2022 requirements for linear thermal bridges ( 2025-05-12 11:07:12 -0500 )
0 -10 unreasonable intersection lines ( 2025-05-09 09:00:18 -0500 )
10 0 unreasonable intersection lines ( 2025-05-09 09:00:16 -0500 )
10 0 … 90.1 2022 requirements for linear thermal bridges ( 2025-05-05 08:48:32 -0500 )
10 0 … 90.1 2022 requirements for linear thermal bridges ( 2025-05-05 08:36:57 -0500 )
10 0 creating glazing construction from scratch ( 2025-04-24 10:07:18 -0500 )
10 0 creating glazing construction from scratch ( 2025-04-24 09:17:08 -0500 )
10 0 where can I find Construction:AirBoundary in Openstudio ( 2025-04-15 09:56:44 -0500 )
10 0 Warning: Zone Not Fully Enclosed, Edge Used More Than Two Times ( 2025-04-07 08:26:55 -0500 )
15 0 Modeling Adjacent Walls with Different Materials ( 2025-04-02 08:44:28 -0500 )
10 0 Validation of fullinteriorandexterior for a sawtooth facade ( 2025-04-02 07:45:10 -0500 )
10 0 Warning: Zone Not Fully Enclosed, Edge Used More Than Two Times ( 2025-03-31 14:26:26 -0500 )
10 0 OpenStudio: can't calculate zone volume due to not enclosed surfaces ( 2025-03-29 12:34:19 -0500 )
10 0 OpenStudio: can't calculate zone volume due to not enclosed surfaces ( 2025-03-28 22:28:43 -0500 )
10 0 What is the best way to model linear thermal bridges in EnergyPlus? ( 2025-03-05 12:20:52 -0500 )
10 0 What is the best way to model linear thermal bridges in EnergyPlus? ( 2025-03-01 09:58:28 -0500 )
10 0 Solar Distribution: FullExterior vs FullInteriorAndExteriorWithReflection on skylight. ( 2025-02-24 13:16:18 -0500 )
10 0 Solar Distribution: FullExterior vs FullInteriorAndExteriorWithReflection on skylight. ( 2025-02-24 02:31:47 -0500 )
10 0 Solar Distribution: FullExterior vs FullInteriorAndExteriorWithReflection on skylight. ( 2025-02-23 09:20:12 -0500 )
10 0 Simulation failed to run, with exit code 1, please help , i have been getting this error. ( 2025-02-23 08:46:57 -0500 )
15 0 Simulation failed to run, with exit code 1, please help , i have been getting this error. ( 2025-02-23 08:46:55 -0500 )
0 -15 Simulation failed to run, with exit code 1, please help , i have been getting this error. ( 2025-02-23 08:46:54 -0500 )
15 0 Simulation failed to run, with exit code 1, please help , i have been getting this error. ( 2025-02-23 08:46:53 -0500 )
0 -15 Simulation failed to run, with exit code 1, please help , i have been getting this error. ( 2025-02-23 08:46:51 -0500 )
15 0 Simulation failed to run, with exit code 1, please help , i have been getting this error. ( 2025-02-23 08:46:46 -0500 )
0 -10 Simulation failed to run, with exit code 1, please help , i have been getting this error. ( 2025-02-23 08:46:45 -0500 )
10 0 Simulation failed to run, with exit code 1, please help , i have been getting this error. ( 2025-02-23 08:46:38 -0500 )
10 0 Solar Distribution: FullExterior vs FullInteriorAndExteriorWithReflection on skylight. ( 2025-02-23 08:10:15 -0500 )
10 0 OpenStudio Sketchup plugin Root Directory for Mac ( 2025-02-21 09:28:10 -0500 )
