Essential Concepts
Learn the fundamentals of BEM and the underlying building science principles that are represented in models.
These tutorials are not strictly linked to a specific phase of the design process but contribute to practitioners' understanding of how to use BEM effectively. They help provide an understanding of how to create models, and how to interpret and present the results effectively.
This section also includes "general BEM knowledge" topics to help you understand the BEM practitioner's role on a project team, or as a researcher, along with other educational and career-focused topics.
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Select one of the topic ares below for more information, or click the 'Expand' button to drill down to more specific pages.
- Heating and Cooling Loads
- HVAC Fundamentals
- HVAC System Types
- Energy and Other Metrics
- Energy Conservation Measures
- Passive Design
Building Geometry
Project and Site Information
Envelope
Room/Zone Information
HVAC Systems
Zone HVAC
- Define terminal unit control settings
- Define thermostat setpoints
- Ventilation rates - calculations and inputs for mechanical ventilation
Airside HVAC
- Gathering HVAC input data for detailed design models
- Airside HVAC assumptions for early-stage models
- Ventilation rates - calculations and inputs for mechanical ventilation
Waterside HVAC
Domestic Hot Water System
Other End-uses
Specifying Output Details and Metrics
Output Analysis Overview Topics
Climate Data Analysis
Whole-Building-Level Analysis
Zone-Level Analysis
System-Level Analysis
- Energy Codes and Standards
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- BEM Codes, Standards, and Modeling Rules
- Ventilation Codes and Standards
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- Thermal Comfort Codes and Standards
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Parametric Analysis
Scripting
BIM to BEM
- Education Resources
- Career Resources
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