Building Performance Analysis

AU 2015: Classes you want to know about

We’re three weeks out from the annual Vegas pilgrimage, so we figured we’d check in and let you know about some classes we are looking forward to. AS10523-R - How low can you go? The Architecture 2030 Design Charrette AS11611 - How Much is Zero? Integrating Solar Power Design and Energy Analysis AS11608 - Greening your Buildings by Implementing Performance Simulations in Early Design In addition to these classes we’ll be roaming around the Answer Bar as well as the Expo Hall answering your questions, giving demos, and chatting with attendees. In fact, we’ll be kicking off AU with a... Read more →

Team Autodesk’s Net-Positive Building Design at ASHRAE EMC

Previously we advertised the opportunity to join the Autodesk ASHRAE EMC team as part of the LowDown Showdown energy modeling challenge. On October 1st in Atlanta, that volunteer team of architects and modelers presented their final design. Eight software vendors participated in the challenge, with team members joining from several different countries and time zones. The primary goal of this challenge was to showcase the talents and skillsets of the team members and demonstrate workflow capabilities of software tools used to design a high performance building. The Autodesk team included Yung Nguyen from SC Engineers, San Diego, CA; Dustin Altschul... Read more →

Partner Webinar: Getting Started with Building Performance Analysis

Did you miss our getting started webinar earlier this summer? Have no fear, we’ve partnered with Kelar Pacific to give an encore presentation! Learn how integrated energy, lighting, and solar analysis tools can help you inform your decisions throughout the design process. BPA Evangelist Stephanie Egger will cover some best practices tips for getting started with analyzing your building’s performance in Revit. Wednesday, October 14th 11:00am – 12:00pm PDT Register here Webinar attendees will receive 1 AIA LU. Related articles Webinar: Energy Analysis for Autodesk Revit Getting Started with BPA Webinar: Watch Now! Read more →

Getting Started with BPA Webinar: Watch Now!

Earlier this summer we hosted a “Getting Started with BPA” webinar. Now, as summer comes to a close, you can watch that webinar on demand! WATCH NOW Learn how you can start to take your Revit designs to the next level with analysis workflows. With the use of the building performance analysis tools, you can make informed design decisions early and throughout the process. Learn best practice tips and tricks for getting started with analyzing your building’s performance in Revit. Related articles Webinar: Energy Analysis for Autodesk Revit Read more →

Reminder: Register for Solar & Lighting Webinar

Thursday, August 17th 11:00 – 12:00pm PT Register here Just a friendly reminder to register for our Lighting and Solar Analysis for Revit webinar on Thursday this week. Webinar attendees will receive 1 AIA LU. Senior Product Manager David Scheer will demonstrate how the integrated lighting and solar analysis for Revit can provide you with fast and validated in-canvas results. Preconfigured analysis types allow you to quickly get the information you need to inform your design decisions. Related articles Webinar: Energy Analysis for Autodesk Revit Read more →

Free Lighting & Solar Analysis Webinar Next Week

As part of our ongoing series this year, we’re pleased to host a webinar next week on the topic of lighting and solar analysis workflows with Revit. Join us as Senior Product Manager David Scheer demonstrates how the integrated lighting and solar analysis for Revit can provide you with fast and validated in-canvas results. Preconfigured analysis types allow you to quickly get the information you need to inform your design decisions. Thursday, August 17th 11:00 – 12:00pm PT Register here Webinar attendees will receive 1 AIA LU. Related articles Webinar: Energy Analysis for Autodesk Revit Read more →

Color Coordinated: Using Analysis Display Styles

I’ve been known to say that Analysis Display Styles is my favorite Revit feature. When I say this people usually roll their eyes or chuckle, but I’m serious! It hasn’t always gotten the best reputation, and has been described as “not that useful,” but I’d like to change that mindset. Yes, it’s a simple concept, but what it really comes down to is making your analysis visualizations work for you. It might come off as kind of a “duh,” but many people don’t know they can already do this! Why is this useful? You can use it to apply the... Read more →

Join the Autodesk ASHRAE EMC Team!

Are you a fan of Autodesk Building Performance Analysis tools? Want to get your hands dirty and work on a project with us? Then join the ASHRAE Energy Modeling Conference LowDown Showdown! We’re still recruiting team members. If you can’t make it to the conference in person, you can still participate in our bi-weekly calls as a fan and contribute to the Autodesk team design! Reach out to [email protected] if you are interested in joining. The ASHRAE 2015 Energy Modeling Conference will take place in Atlanta, Georgia, September 30th to October 2nd. Read more →

Lighting Analysis now available for Revit 2016

The Lighting Analysis plug-in for automated analysis for LEED has been made available for Revit 2016. Access it on the Lighting Analysis Product Page or at Autodesk Exchange Apps. Read more →

User Study: Revit Solar & Lighting Analysis and Reflectivity

Recently, a user in Rome, architect Marika Prete, shared with us a solar and lighting analysis study she conducted. We thought it provided great insight so decided to share it with you as well. Enjoy! USE OF SAR AND LAR TOOLS FOR ANALYSIS AND CONCEPT DESIGN Could an insolation analysis be useful to understand which rooms will have the most or least access to daylighting? Are results from Solar Analysis for Revit and Lighthing Analysis for Revit related? The answer could be affirmative, since between solar radiation and light there is a direct proportional relationship. But only in some cases... Read more →