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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://communities.bentley.com/cfs-file/__key/system/syndication/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>Update 9 - Energy Simulator Updates</title><link>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates</link><description /><dc:language>en-US</dc:language><generator>Telligent Community 12</generator><item><title>Update 9 - Energy Simulator Updates</title><link>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 07:59:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:dede3534-c24d-43e7-9b02-fdc04260a89a</guid><dc:creator>Arindam Roy</dc:creator><comments>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates#comments</comments><description>Current Revision posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Arindam Roy on 5/24/2022 7:59:21 AM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;HVAC Manager &amp;ndash; Simplified System Selection:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;The addition of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DsecHvacManagerHvacSystemsTab.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;simplified system&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;selection allows uses to take a tabular approach to choosing and defining system components and parameters in a straightforward and logical way. User can utilize pre-defined systems, create new systems or edit existing ones. This creates the necessary linkages between system components automatically so the user does not need to get into the complexities of the detailed system approach. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Simplified DSM (Dynamic Simulation Model):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Generates full simulation model based on HVAC Manager definitions,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;dynamic simulation allows users to create and use detailed geometry from 3D models, utilize real site weather data and simulate at hourly (or sub-hourly) intervals throughout a year to mimic the behavior of the structure during normal operations and external environmental condition changes. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img alt=" " src="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/Nes-simplified-HVAC-system-_2800_edited_2900_.gif" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Roof Modeler Upgrades:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Multiple issues addressed to ensure proper&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/ToolSetupRoof.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;roof set-up&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;and increase stability of the process. The&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;roof modeler&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;now supports ceiling representations within spaces to account for plenums and ceiling voids.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img alt=" " src="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/New-Roof-Modeller_2800_edited_29005F00_backup.gif" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Part L&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Completed developments of Part L to comply with Ireland accreditation for both&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DboxPartLNI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Northern Ireland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DboxPartLROI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Republic of Ireland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. Note: Accreditation through governing bodies will be submitted once release is completed. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Recommendations tab added for Part L compliance guidance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img alt=" " src="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/Part-L-implementationszip_2800_edited_2900_.gif" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: OpenBuildings Designer, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, energy simulator&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>Update 9 - Energy Simulator Updates</title><link>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates/revision/6</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2022 07:11:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:dede3534-c24d-43e7-9b02-fdc04260a89a</guid><dc:creator>Arindam Roy</dc:creator><comments>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates#comments</comments><description>Revision 6 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Arindam Roy on 5/24/2022 7:11:09 AM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;HVAC Manager &amp;ndash; Simplified System Selection:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;The addition of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DsecHvacManagerHvacSystemsTab.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;simplified system&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;selection allows uses to take a tabular approach to choosing and defining system components and parameters in a straightforward and logical way. User can utilize pre-defined systems, create new systems or edit existing ones. This creates the necessary linkages between system components automatically so the user does not need to get into the complexities of the detailed system approach. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Simplified DSM (Dynamic Simulation Model):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Generates full simulation model based on HVAC Manager definitions,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;dynamic simulation allows users to create and use detailed geometry from 3D models, utilize real site weather data and simulate at hourly (or sub-hourly) intervals throughout a year to mimic the behavior of the structure during normal operations and external environmental condition changes. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img alt=" " src="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/Nes-simplified-HVAC-system-_2800_edited_2900_.gif" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Roof Modeler Upgrades:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Multiple issues addressed to ensure proper&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/ToolSetupRoof.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;roof set-up&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;and increase stability of the process. The&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;roof modeler&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;now supports ceiling representations within spaces to account for plenums and ceiling voids.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Part L&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Completed developments of Part L to comply with Ireland accreditation for both&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DboxPartLNI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Northern Ireland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DboxPartLROI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Republic of Ireland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. Note: Accreditation through governing bodies will be submitted once release is completed. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Recommendations tab added for Part L compliance guidance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img alt=" " src="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/Part-L-implementationszip_2800_edited_2900_.gif" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: OpenBuildings Designer, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, energy simulator&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>Update 9 - Energy Simulator Updates</title><link>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates/revision/5</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2022 06:37:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:dede3534-c24d-43e7-9b02-fdc04260a89a</guid><dc:creator>Arindam Roy</dc:creator><comments>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates#comments</comments><description>Revision 5 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Arindam Roy on 5/20/2022 6:37:33 AM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;HVAC Manager &amp;ndash; Simplified System Selection:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;The addition of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DsecHvacManagerHvacSystemsTab.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;simplified system&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;selection allows uses to take a tabular approach to choosing and defining system components and parameters in a straightforward and logical way. User can utilize pre-defined systems, create new systems or edit existing ones. This creates the necessary linkages between system components automatically so the user does not need to get into the complexities of the detailed system approach. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Simplified DSM (Dynamic Simulation Model):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Generates full simulation model based on HVAC Manager definitions,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;dynamic simulation allows users to create and use detailed geometry from 3D models, utilize real site weather data and simulate at hourly (or sub-hourly) intervals throughout a year to mimic the behavior of the structure during normal operations and external environmental condition changes. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;img alt=" " src="/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-17/Nes-simplified-HVAC-system-_2800_edited_2900_.gif" /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Roof Modeler Upgrades:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Multiple issues addressed to ensure proper&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/ToolSetupRoof.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;roof set-up&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;and increase stability of the process. The&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;roof modeler&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;now supports ceiling representations within spaces to account for plenums and ceiling voids.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Part L&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Completed developments of Part L to comply with Ireland accreditation for both&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DboxPartLNI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Northern Ireland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DboxPartLROI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Republic of Ireland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. Note: Accreditation through governing bodies will be submitted once release is completed. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Recommendations tab added for Part L compliance guidance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: OpenBuildings Designer, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, energy simulator&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>Update 9 - Energy Simulator Updates</title><link>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates/revision/4</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2022 08:00:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:dede3534-c24d-43e7-9b02-fdc04260a89a</guid><dc:creator>Molly Brown</dc:creator><comments>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates#comments</comments><description>Revision 4 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Molly Brown on 3/1/2022 8:00:16 AM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;HVAC Manager &amp;ndash; Simplified System Selection:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;The addition of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DsecHvacManagerHvacSystemsTab.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;simplified system&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;selection allows uses to take a tabular approach to choosing and defining system components and parameters in a straightforward and logical way. User can utilize pre-defined systems, create new systems or edit existing ones. This creates the necessary linkages between system components automatically so the user does not need to get into the complexities of the detailed system approach. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Simplified DSM (Dynamic Simulation Model):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Generates full simulation model based on HVAC Manager definitions,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;dynamic simulation allows users to create and use detailed geometry from 3D models, utilize real site weather data and simulate at hourly (or sub-hourly) intervals throughout a year to mimic the behavior of the structure during normal operations and external environmental condition changes. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Roof Modeler Upgrades:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Multiple issues addressed to ensure proper&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/ToolSetupRoof.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;roof set-up&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;and increase stability of the process. The&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;roof modeler&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;now supports ceiling representations within spaces to account for plenums and ceiling voids.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Part L&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Completed developments of Part L to comply with Ireland accreditation for both&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DboxPartLNI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Northern Ireland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DboxPartLROI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Republic of Ireland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. Note: Accreditation through governing bodies will be submitted once release is completed. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Recommendations tab added for Part L compliance guidance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: OpenBuildings Designer, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, energy simulator&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>Update 9 - Energy Simulator Updates</title><link>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates/revision/3</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:20:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:dede3534-c24d-43e7-9b02-fdc04260a89a</guid><dc:creator>Molly Brown</dc:creator><comments>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates#comments</comments><description>Revision 3 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Molly Brown on 2/16/2022 8:20:00 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;HVAC Manager &amp;ndash; Simplified System Selection:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;The addition of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DsecHvacManagerHvacSystemsTab.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;simplified system&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;selection allows uses to take a tabular approach to choosing and defining system components and parameters in a straightforward and logical way. User can utilize pre-defined systems, create new systems or edit existing ones. This creates the necessary linkages between system components automatically so the user does not need to get into the complexities of the detailed system approach. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;DSM (Dynamic Simulation Model):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Generates full simulation model based on HVAC Manager definitions,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;dynamic simulation allows users to create and use detailed geometry from 3D models, utilize real site weather data and simulate at hourly (or sub-hourly) intervals throughout a year to mimic the behavior of the structure during normal operations and external environmental condition changes. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Roof Modeler Upgrades:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Multiple issues addressed to ensure proper&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/ToolSetupRoof.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;roof set-up&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;and increase stability of the process. The&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;roof modeler&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;now supports ceiling representations within spaces to account for plenums and ceiling voids.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Part L&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Completed developments of Part L to comply with Ireland accreditation for both&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DboxPartLNI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Northern Ireland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DboxPartLROI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Republic of Ireland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. Note: Accreditation through governing bodies will be submitted once release is completed. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Recommendations tab added for Part L compliance guidance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: OpenBuildings Designer, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, energy simulator&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>Update 9 - Energy Simulator Updates</title><link>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates/revision/2</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:14:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:dede3534-c24d-43e7-9b02-fdc04260a89a</guid><dc:creator>Steve Cocchi</dc:creator><comments>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates#comments</comments><description>Revision 2 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Steve Cocchi on 2/16/2022 6:14:09 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;HVAC Manager &amp;ndash; Simplified System Selection:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;The addition of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DsecHvacManagerHvacSystemsTab.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;simplified system&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;selection allows uses to take a tabular approach to choosing and defining system components and parameters in a straightforward and logical way. User can utilize pre-defined systems, create new systems or edit existing ones. This creates the necessary linkages between system components automatically so the user does not need to get into the complexities of the detailed system approach. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;DSM (Dynamic Simulation Model):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Generates full simulation model based on HVAC Manager definitions,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;dynamic simulation allows users to create and use detailed geometry from 3D models, utilize real site weather data and simulate at hourly (or sub-hourly) intervals throughout a year to mimic the behavior of the structure during normal operations and external environmental condition changes. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Roof Modeler Upgrades:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Multiple issues addressed to ensure proper&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/ToolSetupRoof.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;roof set-up&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;and increase stability of the process. The&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;roof modeler&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;now supports ceiling representations within spaces to account for plenums and ceiling voids.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Part L&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Completed developments of Part L to comply with Ireland accreditation for both&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DboxPartLNI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Northern Ireland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DboxPartLROI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Republic of Ireland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. Note: Accreditation through governing bodies will be submitted once release is completed. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Recommendations tab added for Part L compliance guidance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: OpenBuildings Designer, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, energy simulator&lt;/div&gt;
</description></item><item><title>Update 9 - Energy Simulator Updates</title><link>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates/revision/1</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2022 17:59:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">6dad98f5-dbc9-4c4d-a9ba-e9da8dc6aa8e:dede3534-c24d-43e7-9b02-fdc04260a89a</guid><dc:creator>Steve Cocchi</dc:creator><comments>https://communities.bentley.com/products/building/building_analysis___design/w/building_analysis_and_design__wiki/58327/update-9---energy-simulator-updates#comments</comments><description>Revision 1 posted to OpenBuildings | AECOsim | Speedikon Wiki by Steve Cocchi on 2/16/2022 5:59:03 PM&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;b&gt;Energy Simulator Updates&lt;/b&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;HVAC Manager &amp;ndash; Simplified System Selection:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;The addition of the&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DsecHvacManagerHvacSystemsTab.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;simplified system&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;selection allows uses to take a tabular approach to choosing and defining system components and parameters in a straightforward and logical way. User can utilize pre-defined systems, create new systems or edit existing ones. This creates the necessary linkages between system components automatically so the user does not need to get into the complexities of the detailed system approach. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;DSM (Dynamic Simulation Model):&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Generates full simulation model based on HVAC Manager definitions,&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;dynamic simulation allows users to create and use detailed geometry from 3D models, utilize real site weather data and simulate at hourly (or sub-hourly) intervals throughout a year to mimic the behavior of the structure during normal operations and external environmental condition changes. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Roof Modeler Upgrades:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Multiple issues addressed to ensure proper&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/ToolSetupRoof.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;roof set-up&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;and increase stability of the process. The&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;roof modeler&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;now supports ceiling representations within spaces to account for plenums and ceiling voids.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;span&gt;Part L&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;span&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Completed developments of Part L to comply with Ireland accreditation for both&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DboxPartLNI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Northern Ireland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;and&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://docs.bentley.com/LiveContent/web/OpenBuildings%20Designer%20Help-v5/en/DboxPartLROI.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;span&gt;Republic of Ireland&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;. Note: Accreditation through governing bodies will be submitted once release is completed. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span&gt;Recommendations tab added for Part L compliance guidance.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;div style="clear:both;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;div style="font-size: 90%;"&gt;Tags: OpenBuildings Designer, OpenBuildings Energy Simulator, energy simulator&lt;/div&gt;
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