Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons: Architectural Engineering: Building Reuse &amp; Retrofitting

Websites on Building Reuse & Retrofitting

NREL: OpenStudio Energy Analytical Software
OpenStudio® is a cross-platform (Windows, Mac, and Linux) collection of software tools to support whole building energy modeling using EnergyPlus and advanced daylight analysis using Radiance.
U.S. DOE: Advanced Energy Design Guides
Decision-making tools and resources for to designing, building and operating energy-efficient buildings.
U.S. DOE: Building Upgrade Manual
A comprehensive guide to profitable energy efficiency upgrades, as well as planning, financing, and implementation using the EnergyStar 5-step process.
U.S. DOE: Commercial Reference Buildings
"Commercial reference building models for existing buildings constructed in or after 1980, organized by building type and location."
U.S. DOE: EnergyPlus Simulation Software
"EnergyPlus™ is a whole building energy simulation program that engineers, architects, and researchers use to model both energy consumption—for heating, cooling, ventilation, lighting and plug and process loads—and water use in buildings." This software program is updated every 6 months.