Monday, August 12, 2019

ArchSmarter Course on Energy Optimization - $49 Limited Time Special

Check out this new ArchSmarter video course I created on energy optimization for architects. I think you will find significant value in this material....


Energy modeling and building performance simulation are critical tools to help you understand the impact of design decisions on your building's performance. These tools are also essential to demonstrate your building meets specific energy guidelines.

Autodesk Insight is an online tool from Autodesk that calculates building energy use and performance. It is integrated into Revit and provides visualizations on key building performance metrics.
Keep reading to learn more...

This course provides an in-depth look at Insight and how you can use it with Revit to better understand your building's performance.

Course Details

  • Online and self-paced course
  • 7 in-depth lessons
  • 14 videos (over 1 hour of instruction)
  • 130 page eBook (PDF format)
  • Price is $49 (until August 16th, 2019)

Course Objectives

  • Create massing models in Revit for energy simulation.
  • Conduct building performance simulations using Insight.
  • Develop different scenarios in Insight to compare design options.
  • Experiment with different Revit elements and model settings to better understand their impact on building performance.
  • Analyze Insight results to determine the best design options to meet your project's performance goals. 

Enroll Today!

Dynamic Energy Optimization: https://learn.archsmarter.com/courses/energy-modeling


Example eBook Pages




Video Index

01 - Introduction
  01.1 - Course Objectives
  01.2 - Getting Started with Insight
  01.3 - PDF Guide

02 - Overview
  02.1 - Quick Overview
  03 - Location and Site

03.1 - Changing Location
  03.2 - Adding Site Context
  04 - Massing and Modeling

04.1 - Massing Options
  04.2 - Massing with Building Elements
  04.3 - Model Elements
  05 - Revit Inputs

05.1 - Material Inputs
  05.2 - Future Addition

06 - Advanced Modeling
  06.1 - Complex Building Massing
  06.2 - Complex Building Elements

07 - Additional Topics
  07.1 - Export to AIA 2030 DDx
  07.2 - Team Involvement

08 - Conclusion
  08.1 - Conclusion

eBook (PDF) Index

  1. Create the Revit Model
  2. Energy Settings 
  3. Create/Delete Energy Model
  4. Visually Review Energy Model 
  5. AIA 2030 DDx       
  6. Optional Settings & Workflows 
  7. Reference Material          
  8. Relate Blog Posts             


  • Revit 'Energy Settings' Tip – Avoid Masses Only Setting
  • gbXML Certification and Validation
  • Energy Analysis Inputs in Revit – Insight EUI versus EnergyPlus Loads
  • Insight Energy Analysis - Elevator Load Automatically Included for Multi-Story Buildings
  • Autodesk Climate Server               
  • ASHRAE 90.1 Baseline - Revit + Insight
  • Autodesk Insight 360 - Walls; Part 1
  • Autodesk Insight 360 - Walls; Part 2 
  • Autodesk Insight 360 - Walls; Part 3
  • Autodesk Insight 360 - Walls; Part 4
  • Autodesk Insight 360 - Walls; Part 5
  • Autodesk Insight 360 - Walls; Part 6
  • Autodesk Insight 360 - Walls; Part 7
  • Autodesk Insight 360 - Floors; Part 1
  • Autodesk Insight 360 - Floors; Part 2
  • Autodesk Insight 360 - Floors; Part 3
  • Autodesk Insight 360 - Floors; Part 4
  • Insight Utility Data
  • Thermal Resistance in Revit
  • Revit Energy Settings - HVAC Systems Defined
  • ASHRAE Standard 209-2018 -- Energy Simulation Aided Design for Buildings
  • Licaso Has Arrived! Annual daylight simulation software for AGi32 and ElumTools
  • Tally - Life Cycle Assessment - By KieranTimberlake



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