How to better BIM to Energy Modeling Transitions, Issues and Discussions
Topic Description:
This session is intended for architects and engineers currently using BIM and energy models or soon intending to enter this sector of practice. This session will have a panelist of experts; energy model software developer, architect/designers, engineer/energy modeler and energy model reviewer. This panel will provide examples of their products and projects and be present to guide audience through some of the tough questions that are arising in the industry. Is the dream of BIM and energy modeling not being fully realized? We hope to gain from this session some consensus and direction for better solutions with the tools we have now or realize new paths, processes or tools to help assist in the future.
Learning Objectives:
- Provide informational discussions of how to increase early schematic energy modeling to better inform the design process.
- Provide informational discussion about how to improve the BIM to energy model transitions.
- Provide informational discussion about the questions: “Are energy models good predictors?”
- Provide informational discussions about post construction calibration of energy models.
- Provide informational discussions about BIM-Energy Model process conflict resolution.
Moderator:
Shelly Comer Murray, Architect, LEED AP, Project Manager Austin Energy Commercial Green Building
- Shelly Comer Murray, RA LEED®ap is a project manager with Austin Energy Green Building Commercial Program providing consultation to AISD schools and other commercial projects. She is committed to working closely with the building industry during design and construction phases, offering guidance and education to enhance the buildings environmental performance. Shelly is a registered architect with the State of Texas and a LEED Accredited Professional. She has over fifteen years of experience in the field as a project manager, project architect, designer and green building consultant working with multiple construction types, building uses and design styles. She holds a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science in Environmental Design and Engineering from University of London, Bartlett School of Graduate Studies.
Patricia House, PE, Austin Energy Green Building
- Patricia has a B.S.E.E., Electrical Engineering from Lamar University and an M.S.A.S., Energy Studies in Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin. Currently, she is a Technical support for Green Building programs such as: Energy modeling of residential, multifamily, and commercial buildings; research and development of green programs, measures, and analysis tools; technical writing of program materials; and public outreach at trade shows, seminars, events.
Panelists:
Ricardo Troncoso, PE, ACR Engineering
- In 1983, Ricardo enrolled in Graduate School at the University of Texas at Austin and in 1984, received a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and fluid dynamics. As a graduate student he conducted research on heat conduction, developed software to map the thermodynamic properties of hydrocarbons, and taught undergraduate thermodynamics courses.
Nathan Kegel, Integrated Environmental Solutions, Ltd
- Nathan has a B.A. in Psychology, History from University of Minnesota- Twin Cities and an M.B.A from the University of Pheonix. He has a certificate in Construction Management from the University of Minnesota- Twin Cities. Nathan is also a LEED accredited professional and his work includes experience with developing processes that enable interoperability between BIM software tools using the gbxml interoperability format with design tools including Trane TRACE, IES <VE>, SketchUp, eQuest, and EnergyPro.
Emily Potts, LEED BD+C, SHW Group
- B.A. in Art from the University of California, Santa Barbara. Masters in Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin with specialized research in sustainable policy and design on university campuses. Interned with UT Austin Project Management and worked as an advocate to integrate sustainable policies into campus operations and design standards. Worked as an architectural intern with William McDonough and Partners in San Francisco, CA. Currently with SHW Group Austin where responsibilities include BIM model manager and Project Architect support. Over 10 years of teaching experience including two years of service as a Teach for America corps member in South Louisiana. Developed and taught an integrated course on Revit and BIM modeling for UT School of Architecture graduate students. Active member of the USGBC Balcones Chapter and Green Schools Committee.
Michael E. Bejrowski, E.I.T, HMG & Associates
- Michael has worked at HMG & Associates, Inc. since October 2008. Before he began his career at HMG & Associates, Inc. he worked as a commissioning authority and design engineer for his previous employer. He has experience designing HVAC systems, commissioning and energy modeling and has published a paper detailing the process of auditing a large higher-education building. Michael has recently worked on the design of several projects in Revit MEP and conducted a number of energy simulations utilizing eQUEST and Trane TRACE. Michael has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from The University of Texas at San Antonio.
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