Building Energy Simulation Using DesignBuilder

This book explains the key concepts of energy simulations, build simulation models and use of these models to integrate daylight and energy efficiency in their building designs. It covers the key concepts of energy simulation, construction of the building with respect to geometry and materials used. It explains HVAC and photovoltaics as a medium to improve energy efficiency and energy generation, respectively. It covers heating and cooling design including simulating different types of HVACs and impact of photovoltaics for energy generation. It is aimed at students, researchers in building energy (simulation)/building design courses, energy simulation professionals, architects and so forth. Explains the building physics and related concepts behind energy performance of building without relying on high-level mathematics Covers the simulation of dynamic shading techniques and daylighting strategies, offering insights into optimizing building performance Discusses the analysis of individual components of centralized HVAC systems Includes the simulation of on-site photovoltaic systems by looking at their placement and its effect on energy generation Focusses on adaptive controls in naturally ventilated buildings It is aimed at students, researchers in building energy (simulation)/building design courses, energy simulation professionals, architects and so forth.

Vishal Garg is Associate Professor and Head, Center for IT in Building Science at IIIT Hyderabad. His current research interests are in the areas of energy simulation and cool roofs. He teaches Building Automation & Controls, Green Buildings, Energy Simulation and Lighting Design & Technology. He has conducted several national and international workshops on Intelligent Buildings, Green Buildings and Energy Simulation. He holds a B.Tech. (Hons.) degree in Civil Engineering from MBM Engineering College, Jodhpur and a Ph.D. from the IIT Delhi. Dr. Garg is actively involved with green building movement, development of e-tools and educational platforms for advancing energy efficiency in buildings, energy efficiency building code and its implementation. He was the founding present for Indian chapter of International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) and currently chairing the organizing committee of international conference for Building Simulation -2015.
Dr.-Ing. Jyotirmay Mathur is the Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Head of Centre for Energy and Environment at Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur (India). He has done post-graduation in energy studies from the Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi (India) and doctorate in energy systems from University of Essen (Germany). Dr. Mathur has published 52 research papers in referred international journals and has presented more than 100 papers/talks international seminars/conference, besides authoring 5 books. Dr. Mathur works in the field of energy modeling, codes and standards, energy conservation in buildings, passive cooling, adaptive thermal comfort and building integrated Photovoltaic systems.
Aviruch Bhatia is an Energy Engineer. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D. from International Institute of Information Technology - Hyderabad. He holds a M.Tech. in Energy Engineering from Malaviya National Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur and M.Sc. and M.Phil. in Physics from University of Rajasthan. His area of interest lies in the field of building physics, calibrated energy simulation and fault detection and diagnostics HVAC systems. Prior to joining IIITH, he worked for three years as Assistant Manager at Sustainability Group of Spectral Consultant Pvt. Ltd. (An AECOM Company)