Early Design Energy Model
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Simple Box Multizone Energy Model with Ideal Air Loads
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Targeted Zone Diagnostics and Hourly Results
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Energy Enduse Load Profile & Distribution
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Monthly Energy Balance Heat Gain & Heat Loss
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Building Performance Measures
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Estimated Annual Site Energy Use Intensity (EUI)
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Estimated Annual Operating Cost
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Estimated Annual Net-Zero Solar PV Production
Cain CAD provides early energy models typically for new construction during the schematic and design development phase. An early design energy model is a physics-based computational hourly simulation to assess the energy performance of a building at the initial stages of the design process. This type of energy model uses input parameters such as simplified building geometry, estimated materials, and overall system efficiencies to estimate heating and cooling loads, energy consumption, and thermal comfort.
The goal is to provide insights into the building’s potential energy efficiency and identify opportunities for improvement. By analyzing energy performance early in the design phase, architects, builders, engineers, and owners can make informed decisions to optimize the building’s design for sustainability, energy conservation, and overall environmental impact.
