First time here? Check out the Help page!
2023-06-13 03:40:50 -0500 | answered a question | How to put Seasonal efficiency COP (SCOP) or SEER on Chillers in Design Builder? Hello, When inputting the data for the Detailed HVAC, it is important to specify the COP (Coefficient of Performance) a |
2023-01-17 11:06:31 -0500 | edited answer | Technical Problem in Changing the simulation tab output values by changing the input values of the location template in DesignBuilder Hello @behmoonesi Q1. This is working as expected. The annual simulation requires the SizingPeriod:DesignDay object an |
2023-01-17 11:05:56 -0500 | received badge | ● Rapid Responder (source) |
2023-01-17 11:05:56 -0500 | answered a question | Technical Problem in Changing the simulation tab output values by changing the input values of the location template in DesignBuilder Hello @behmoonesi This is working as expected. The annual simulation requires the SizingPeriod:DesignDay object and t |
2022-12-08 05:00:51 -0500 | edited answer | 61706, Insufficient memory to perform operation., sketch Hi Kostas, This issue normally happens when DesignBuilder is running with a low-spec integrated card. Could you please |
2022-12-08 05:00:22 -0500 | answered a question | 61706, Insufficient memory to perform operation., sketch Hi Kostas, This issue normally happens when DesignBuilder is running with a low-spec integrated card. Could you please |
2022-05-06 08:47:31 -0500 | answered a question | designbuilder wont load 2D files It is important to make sure that 2D file is closed on 3rd party apps before trying to load it into DB. Only one page a |
2021-10-21 06:09:55 -0500 | received badge | ● Rapid Responder (source) |
2021-10-21 06:09:55 -0500 | answered a question | How can I model an ASHP water heater for DHW along with an ASHP for HVAC similar to the one described here using detailed HVAC option If the system has worked with another plant source then the issue lies with the ASHP. This equipment is quite complex si |
2021-10-21 05:03:57 -0500 | commented answer | Some optical properties not showing in the 'construction' tab for daylighting. @Nimafo good to know that this is sorted. |
2021-10-21 05:03:31 -0500 | commented answer | Some optical properties not showing in the 'construction' tab for daylighting. @Nimafo good to know that that is sorted. |
2021-10-21 05:03:10 -0500 | commented answer | Some optical properties not showing in the 'construction' tab for daylighting. @Nimato good to know that that is sorted. |
2021-10-21 05:00:29 -0500 | commented question | Simulation result un-affected by choice of "fuel" for heating (DesignBuilder) To reinforce Aaron's comment, since you are using the Simple HVAC model option (E+ Ideal loads) these will not have any |
2021-10-21 04:44:12 -0500 | received badge | ● Rapid Responder (source) |
2021-10-21 04:44:12 -0500 | answered a question | schedules in designbuilder Increasing the load on the design day will have an impact on the system sizing. One would expect to see the simulation r |
2021-10-13 10:08:26 -0500 | edited answer | Some optical properties not showing in the 'construction' tab for daylighting. Could you confirm that you are running the latest v7.0 release (7.0.0.106)? The v7.0 interface shows the expected sett |
2021-10-13 06:47:20 -0500 | answered a question | Some optical properties not showing in the 'construction' tab for daylighting. @nimafo could you confirm that you are running the latest v7.0 release (7.0.0.106)? The v7.0 interface shows the expec |
2021-08-11 04:27:57 -0500 | received badge | ● Rapid Responder (source) |
2021-08-11 04:27:57 -0500 | answered a question | Building 2 - Zero zone volume error in design builder Hello, The issue may be caused by using very large wall thicknesses on small rooms. If you continue to experience iss |
2021-07-02 15:52:56 -0500 | answered a question | How to reduce the number of hours heating not met in DesignBulder The 1st thing to do here is to identify which zones have more unmet hours reported. This information is available at the |
2020-10-06 03:32:33 -0500 | answered a question | How to model a large room with +10m height You may consider to model as a single zone and use the "Air Temperature Distribution" option '2-Dynamic gradient' at ava |
2020-09-26 06:04:45 -0500 | edited answer | why the summary doesn't appear in designBuilder Just to reinforce Jim's answer, please confirm that you have selected summary outputs under Summary Tables header. |
2020-09-26 06:03:26 -0500 | answered a question | why the summary doesn't appear in designBuilder Adding to @Jim Dirkes comment, please confirm that you have selected summary outputs under Summary Tables header. |
2020-09-26 05:42:24 -0500 | answered a question | what comfort radiant temperature weighting means ? I suggest you to check DesignBuilder program help, more specifically at the sub-chapter "Comfort Radiant Temperature Cal |
2020-09-24 04:09:50 -0500 | answered a question | why the simulation in designbuilder can't give HVAC results Re. question 1, In DesignBuilder, the Fuel consumption output is not available at zone level. However, with Simple HVA |
2020-09-24 03:29:13 -0500 | commented answer | does any one know what that message means in designbuilder ? The easiest solution will be to install the latest DB version 6 release with the fix. The alternative will be to use En |
2020-09-22 11:02:10 -0500 | answered a question | does any one know what that message means in designbuilder ? This looks like an issue identified in DBv6.1 that has already been fixed (after DBv6.1.2.009). |
2020-09-22 10:57:36 -0500 | commented answer | is this normal in designbuilder ? I agree with Aaron. The zone temperature does not seem to be controlled. I would also suggest to check the HVAC operati |
2020-09-22 10:19:44 -0500 | commented answer | VRF (air cooled) simple HVAC system in designbuilder I can confirm that this fix has been made after v6.1.2.009. |
2020-09-22 09:02:54 -0500 | commented answer | VRF (air cooled) simple HVAC system in designbuilder Could you confirm that you are using the latest DBv6.1.6 release? This looks like one issue identified in v6.0 that has |
2020-09-22 03:20:57 -0500 | answered a question | energy needs in design builder The zone heating and cooling loads can be checked at the System loads graph. These outputs are available at zone level. |
2020-09-22 03:16:56 -0500 | answered a question | VRF (air cooled) simple HVAC system in designbuilder Designbuilder "Simple HVAC" option uses the EneryPlus Ideal Loads object where the loads are considered to be met direct |
2020-09-18 03:31:17 -0500 | answered a question | system fans show values in summer when the school is closed @kimiya it looks like you are using Detailed HVAC model option (HVAC tab is showing fields with green background). There |
2020-04-24 04:47:55 -0500 | answered a question | Adding multiple chillers in Design-Builder/Energyplus? One thing to check is if all chillers have been added to the CHW plant loop at Plant Equipment Operation tab. |
2020-04-13 08:41:28 -0500 | answered a question | DesignBuilder: AC Efficiency changing CoP If you are using DesignBuilder Simple HVAC model option then the COP entered at HVAC tab will only affect the electric e |
2020-04-13 07:33:44 -0500 | answered a question | zone air temperature in cooling mode is the same that heating DesignBuilder Simple HVAC model option uses the EnergyPlus ZoneHVAC:IdealLoadsAirSystem method. This supplies hot/cold a |
2020-03-12 05:50:21 -0500 | commented question | DesignBuilder Result Viewer units If you are running the latest version 3.1 and still having issues then I suggest you to contact the RV developers by rai |
2020-02-04 05:53:05 -0500 | answered a question | How to aggregate PV panels to different zones - DesignBuilder or E+ The Electric load center feature that includes the PV generator is a building level object ( in DesignBuilder terms). |
2019-03-13 02:51:50 -0500 | answered a question | How to model earth-pipe as natural ventilation strategy for a room? The Earth tube object is also available in DesignBuilder interface. For more information see DesignBuilder Help documen |
2019-02-14 15:12:06 -0500 | received badge | ● Teacher (source) |
2019-02-14 10:08:47 -0500 | answered a question | Can PPD be directly generated by the program in Design Builder? Just to let other users know that its is now possible to get PMV and PPD values directly from DesignBuilder v6 interface |
2019-02-14 10:08:46 -0500 | answered a question | How to set CO2 mass in CFD simulation at Design Builder? I'm afraid that the H2O and CO2 mass fraction outputs are not available anymore in current DesignBuilder versions. Unfor |
2019-02-14 04:18:05 -0500 | received badge | ● Supporter (source) |