Abstract
A split simulation whole building energy/3-dimensional earth contact model (termed the BUFETS/EnergyPlus Model or BEM) capable of modeling the full range of foundation systems found in the target retrofit housing stock has been extensively tested. These foundation systems that include abovegrade foundation walls, diabatic floors or slabs as well as lookout or walkout walls, currently cannot bemodeled within BEopt.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 105 |
State | Published - 2013 |
Bibliographical note
Work performed by NorthernSTAR, St. Paul, MinnesotaNREL Publication Number
- NREL/SR-5500-57333
Other Report Number
- DOE/GO-102013-3844
Keywords
- BEopt building energy optimization software
- BUFETS
- Building America
- building foundations
- energy simulation
- EnergyPlus
- NorthernSTAR Building America Partnership
- residential
- residential buildings