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EnergyPlus Advanced: Complex Building Energy Simulation
Learn EnergyPlus with Developing Geometry in SketchUp, IDF Editing, Complex HVAC Design, Plant Systems & Ground Modeling
Created byNavid Shirzadi, PhD, P.Eng.
Last updated 7/2025
English
What you'll learn
- Design complex building geometry in EnergyPlus using SketchUp and external interfaces
- Implement Kiva ground modeling for accurate ground heat transfer simulations
- Develop and optimize zone equipment and advanced HVAC systems
- Integrate plant systems and customize EnergyPlus simulations for real-world applications
- Use both IDF Editor and text editor to modify and refine EnergyPlus models
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Course content
5 sections • 28 lectures • 8h 34m total length
Requirements
- Basic understanding of EnergyPlus input files and simulation workflow
Description
Unlock the full potential of EnergyPlus with this advanced course designed for professionals looking to master complex building energy simulations. Whether you're an energy modeler, engineer, architect, or researcher, this course will guide you through advanced techniques for designing, optimizing, and analyzing building systems.
In this course, you’ll learn how to:
Use external interfaces like SketchUp to design building geometry and import it seamlessly into EnergyPlus.
Master ground temperature modeling using Kiva for accurate heat transfer simulations and underground interactions.
Design and optimize complex HVAC and plant systems including zone equipment, air handling units, and renewable energy integrations.
Develop advanced plant loops and integrate energy-saving systems for improved building performance.
Work with the IDF Editor and text editors, learning how to modify EnergyPlus input files (IDF) and troubleshoot syntax errors for customized simulations.
Analyze and interpret simulation outputs, generating reports to help you understand energy use, peak demand, and system performance.
Throughout this course, you’ll engage with hands-on projects, real-world case studies, and interactive demonstrations, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to work on sophisticated simulation tasks and integrate EnergyPlus into large-scale energy systems design.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to confidently design and simulate complex building systems, implement energy conservation strategies, and customize EnergyPlus simulations to meet specific client needs or research objectives.
This course is ideal for:
Intermediate to advanced EnergyPlus users seeking to enhance their modeling capabilities.
Energy consultants, engineers, architects, and sustainability professionals looking to optimize HVAC, plant systems, and building designs.
Graduate students and researchers who wish to deepen their knowledge of building energy simulation.
Facility managers and building performance analysts looking to refine energy system design and performance evaluation techniques.
Join this course and become an EnergyPlus expert, ready to tackle the most challenging building energy simulation projects.
Who this course is for:
- Building energy modelers looking to master advanced EnergyPlus features
- Engineers and architects designing energy-efficient buildings with complex HVAC and plant systems
- Energy consultants and sustainability professionals integrating external interfaces like SketchUp and Kiva for more accurate simulations
- Researchers and academics using EnergyPlus for detailed building performance analysis
- Graduate students in energy modeling and building science who want to enhance their simulation skills
- Facility managers and building performance analysts optimizing building systems for real-world applications
- Anyone who has completed "EnergyPlus Essentials" or has basic EnergyPlus knowledge and wants to advance their expertise