Building Energy Modelling and Simulation Fundamentals

This course is the first of a three part microcredential that prepares the building industry working professional to become a professional energy modeller. The learner will receive knowledge on how to build an energy model and run a simulation up to current industry standards. They will also learn how to obtain model inputs that appropriately represent the building design at various stages of the building design process. From those inputs, the learner will build an energy model from scratch, run an annual simulation, and analyze the results. With their model, they will also perform an energy efficiency and greenhouse (GHG) gas reduction study. Finally, they will present their analysis and results to their client in a report.​ Throughout the course skills will be assessed in assignments and examinations. Successful candidates will be awarded with an XBEM badge, from which they can ladder up into the full microcredential. 

Upon successful completion of this course, ​the student will be able to: 

• Desc​ribe what an energy model is and what it represents
• Explain why and when to use an energy model for analysis
• Explain what is included in an energy model and how each component impacts building energy/GHG
• Create a simple energy model following standard energy modelling guidelines
• Analyze energy efficiency and GHG reduction measures using the energy model 
• Evaluate simulation results and provide recommendations 
• Develop a summary report describing the energy model and simulation results

This microcredential prepares students to become professional energy modellers who are competent in performing whole building energy simulations, and applying them to different stages of building design, operations and renovations. 

• High Performance Building Design – Project Course 
• Advanced Building Performance Simulation