Energy modeling submittals for LEED

[vanderloo5]

Hi,

I'm trying to find the best standalone or software combo to use for LEED  energy modeling simulation submittals. I hope that Revit Architecture 2012 is at least one of the best choices for building the model. I haven't gotten into the modeling and analyze features yet but I'm hoping they are DOE2 compliant?

I would also like to find the best reources for training. My preference would be to start with a book to get familiar with some of the basics so I can get the best bang for my buck when I'm ready to spend on  training. Any advice would be very much appreciated.

Thank You,

Phil

[alan.quinn · Accepted solution]

Revit will be able to handle the model and part of your analysis. I suggest that you do a search for local Revit reseller and talk to them about buying the application and getting trained.

Here's a link that will get you started: http://usa.autodesk.com/revit/how-to-buy/

Thanks for posting.

[vanderloo5]

Thanks Alan, I've been using Revit for 6 or 8 years now. Got that part dialed. Just trying to get some opinions on what else I need. Opinions and prices very in a huge way. Still taking it in.

[Alfredo_Medina]

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@vanderloo5 wrote:
Thanks Alan, I've been using Revit for 6 or 8 years now. Got that part dialed. Just trying to get some opinions on what else I need. Opinions and prices very in a huge way. Still taking it in.

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Was the training part of the question related to LEED, then?

[vanderloo5]

not at all.

[Alfredo_Medina]

So, what is the training about? You said you have been using Revit for 6 to 8 years.

[parveen.revit]

you should try combo of Revit Architecture (can use some features only if you are on subscription) and Project Vasari or Ecotect.