IESVE for Retrofits & Existing Building Analysis
Model existing buildings for energy audits, performance optimization, and retrofitting strategies. Ideal for mechanical engineers, energy consultants, and architects working on renovation projects.
Course Overview
Course Modules Module 1: Introduction to Existing Building Analysis Topics Covered Existing Building Assessment Retrofit Strategies Building Performance Evaluation Energy Auditing Concepts Project Setup Analysis Workflow Module 2: Existing Building Modeling Topics Covered Building Data Collection Geometry Development Construction Inputs Operational Profiles Baseline Modeling Model Calibration Concepts Module 3: Energy & Performance Assessment Topics Covered Energy Consumption Analysis Carbon Emissions Assessment HVAC Performance Envelope Evaluation Utility Data Analysis Performance Benchmarking Module 4: Retrofit Scenario Analysis Topics Covered Envelope Upgrades HVAC Improvements Lighting Retrofits Renewable Energy Options Energy Savings Analysis Cost-Benefit Evaluation Module 5: Reporting & Recommendations Topics Covered Retrofit Reports Energy Savings Documentation Carbon Reduction Analysis Investment Prioritization Stakeholder Communication Presentation Outputs Module 6: Final Capstone Project Topics Covered Existing Building Assessment Retrofit Analysis Performance Evaluation Optimization Reporting Project Presentation Capstone Project Analyze an existing building, develop retrofit scenarios, and evaluate energy, carbon, and operational performance improvements using IESVE.
Learning Outcomes
Assess the performance of existing buildings using simulation techniques.
Develop and evaluate retrofit strategies.
Analyze energy use, carbon emissions, and operational efficiency.
Compare multiple upgrade scenarios and investment options.
Produce professional retrofit assessment reports and recommendations.
Prerequisites
Participants should have: -Understanding of building operations and performance -Knowledge of energy efficiency concepts -Laptop/Desktop with IESVE installed
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