Sustainability & Performance
What is Energy Modeling?
Energy modeling simulates how much energy a building design will use, driven by its geometry, envelope, systems, climate, and occupancy. It predicts performance before anything is built and demonstrates code or certification compliance.
In practice
Early-stage tools give designers fast feedback loops (change the glazing, see the load) while detailed models support code compliance and incentive programs. The trend is modeling continuously during design rather than validating after.
Tools for Energy Modeling
Cove.tool
Web-based software for analyzing, drawing, load modeling, and connecting data for building design and construction.
Autodesk Forma
AI site planning with analysis
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