Welcome to BEO Buildingscience’s comprehensive online course for energy modelling using SketchUp and DesignPH. This course is crafted to provide you with the skills and knowledge required to excel in energy-efficient building design. Whether you're an architect, engineer, or sustainability enthusiast, our course is designed to help you master energy modelling techniques that will set you apart in the industry.
How to Master Energy Modelling Using SketchUp and DesignPH Online
Our course is designed to take you from the basics to advanced energy modelling techniques using SketchUp and DesignPH. With our expert-led lessons, you'll gain practical knowledge and experience that can be directly applied to your projects.
Detailed Lessons from Industry Experts
Learn from seasoned professionals with years of experience in energy modelling and sustainable design. We guide you through every aspect of the process, ensuring you grasp the concepts and can apply them confidently.
Best Practices for Accurate Energy Analysis
Accuracy is key in energy modeling. Our course teaches you best practices to ensure that your energy analysis is precise, reliable, and ready for professional use.
Sketchup and Design PH
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey where BEO Ltd's forward-thinking approach infuses every aspect of your building project. Let's dive in and explore the endless possibilities together!
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Sketchup basic tools and navigation
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Basics of installing and Activating Design PH
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Basic tools and navigation
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Module 1: 4. Integration of Design PH with Sketchup
Using Design PH tools with your Sketchup Building Geometry
Using Design PH tools with your Sketchup Building Geometry
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Updating Sketchup and Design PH
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Module 2: 1. Importing and setting up site plans
Drawing with architectural files. importing and aligning .dwg files
Drawing with architectural files. importing and aligning .dwg files
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Drawing the thermal envelope
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Module 2: 3. Assemblies and U-Values
Create your own construction assemblies and learn about the U-Value, or R-Value
Create your own construction assemblies and learn about the U-Value, or R-Value
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Module 2: 4. Windows
Draw windows, set adjacencies and generate your own window components from scratch
Draw windows, set adjacencies and generate your own window components from scratch
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Module 2: 5. Shading
Add shading elements and check how shading affects the shading mask of a window
Add shading elements and check how shading affects the shading mask of a window
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Generic data entry for Ventilation and typical settings in Design PH
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Module 2: 7. Floor area
Floor area, Treated Floor Area, or net floor area. The key reference metric in any energy model.
Floor area, Treated Floor Area, or net floor area. The key reference metric in any energy model.
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Module 2: 8. Analysis
Learn the basics of running a calculation and evaluating the building envelope metrics for energy performance
Learn the basics of running a calculation and evaluating the building envelope metrics for energy performance
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Get to know our expert
Welcome to our learning course for mastering Sketchup and Design PH.
I'm Denise Martin, your guide through this comprehensive journey into the world of energy modelling and Passive House design. My expertise in this field began in 2014 when I became a certified Passive House Designer. Since then, I've dedicated myself to mastering the intricacies of PHPP, culminating in becoming a Passive House Certifier in 2022.
Starting with PHPP Version 8, I navigated the challenges of manual data entries and progressively adopted advanced tools like SketchUp for precise modeling. Through years of hands-on experience, I've developed a step-by-step guide tailored for new Passive House designers and energy modelers. This course is designed not only for Passive House professionals but also for anyone passionate about making buildings better by evaluating designs before construction begins.
Join me as we explore the powerful capabilities of Sketchup and Design PH, ensuring that you are equipped with the knowledge and skills to create energy-efficient, sustainable buildings. Together, we can make a significant impact on the built environment, one design at a time.
FAQs
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This course is specifically tailored for new Passive House designers and energy modelers who want to learn the basics of energy modeling using SketchUp and DesignPH. It’s perfect if you’re looking to gain confidence in your design process or enhance your skills.
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No prior experience with SketchUp or energy modeling is required. This course will guide you through the basics, providing step-by-step instructions to help you get started, even if you’re a complete beginner.
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Yes! The course is designed to help you avoid common mistakes and understand key energy modeling principles that are crucial for meeting Passive House standards as well. While it won't certify you directly, it will give you the knowledge and tools to move confidently through the certification process.
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By the end of the course, you’ll be able to create basic energy models using SketchUp and DesignPH, understand how to optimize your designs for energy efficiency, and avoid common design pitfalls, helping you achieve better results in your projects.