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Evaluate today's building technologies...at the speed of today's design process...

Perform detailed analysis of state-of-the-art building design technologies using today's most sophisticated building energy use simulation techniques. You don't need extensive experience in the "art" of building performance modeling to effectively use eQUEST.

The eQUEST energy simulation tool has different levels of sophistication and functionality, making it useful for "big picture" schematic-level decisions as well as detailed fine tuning of building systems. It is meant to be used throughout most phases of the design process by various members of the design team. With eQUEST, you'll be able to provide professional-level results in an affordable level of effort.

Why use eQUEST?

• Evaluate building energy savings approaches early in design
• Evaluate points for LEED Energy and Atmosphere Credit 1
• Comply with building energy codes using flexible performance methods
• Accurately account for the interactive effect of multiple energy savings measures
• Estimate the future energy operating cost of a facility

Benefits of eQUEST?

• Interfaces with the DOE2 energy program
• Provides schematic and design development building creation wizards and an energy efficiency measure (EEM) wizard
• Instant graphical results from the display module

ATTEND eQUEST: INTRODUCTION TO SCHEMATIC DESIGN AND LEARN:

• An immediate working knowledge of the program
• How computer modeling is used to predict the energy performance of buildings
• Whole-building energy analysis using Building Creation Wizards
• To analyze design alternatives at a schematic level

ATTEND eQUEST: INTRODUCTION TO DETAIL DESIGN AND LEARN:

• To execute energy modeling efficiently and effectively
• Detailed design applications beyond the schematic level
• Advanced software functions for custom applications and complex models
• The importance and impact of energy modeling