with other solid geometry. Unused spaces in the Revit model need to be removed entirely from project file. Energy Requirements Overview Energy Assessment will be required on projects that have a significant energy use component, as determined by GT. The Design Team shall use early energy modeling tools to develop a comparative energy analysis. The model should include all variables and other factors appropriate to decision making. Modeling parameters shall be based on local climate data and actual site conditions. The Design Team work with GT to establish project specific energy goals and energy use targets. The Design Team shall also establish an energy modeling methodology that will be included within the BIM Execution Plan that will detail how energy modeling will be accomplished for the project. At a minimum, the required software to perform the energy modeling for the project shall be any software as listed acceptable by the US Department of Energy. Specific expectations and requirements are listed for each phase submittal described later in this document. The Design Team may use the following DOE 2 based software, but should ensure that their usage is coordinated with GT and outlined in the BEP. Use of optional software during design processes does not preclude the Energy Plus requirement. Deliverables include but are not limited to: Energy Plus (Required for milestone deliverable) Green Building Studio (Optional) Ecotect (Optional) EQuest (Optional) Trace 700 (Optional) Project Team Deliverables Milestone Deliverables The Project Team, in conjunction with GT, should identify in the BEP the means, methods, and team members that will accomplish the following BIM related deliverables. Pre-Design (Conceptualization) phase Architectural massing model Preliminary energy analysis BEP review Confirm program and space validation Initial interference reports Comparative design analysis & projected energy Comparative square foot cost estimate Sustainability analysis Initial COBie information exchange reports Schematic Design (Criteria design) phase Architectural model Civil model
with other solid geometry. Unused spaces in the Revit model need to be removed entirely from project file. Energy Requirements Overview Energy Assessment will be required on projects that have a significant energy use component, as determined by GT. The Design Team shall use early energy modeling tools to develop a comparative energy analysis. The model should include all variables and other factors appropriate to decision making. Modeling parameters shall be based on local climate data and actual site conditions. The Design Team work with GT to establish project specific energy goals and energy use targets. The Design Team shall also establish an energy modeling methodology that will be included within the BIM Execution Plan that will detail how energy modeling will be accomplished for the project. At a minimum, the required software to perform the energy modeling for the project shall be any software as listed acceptable by the US Department of Energy. Specific expectations and requirements are listed for each phase submittal described later in this document. The Design Team may use the following DOE 2 based software, but should ensure that their usage is coordinated with GT and outlined in the BEP. Use of optional software during design processes does not preclude the Energy Plus requirement. Deliverables include but are not limited to: Energy Plus (Required for milestone deliverable) Green Building Studio (Optional) Ecotect (Optional) EQuest (Optional) Trace 700 (Optional) Project Team Deliverables Milestone Deliverables The Project Team, in conjunction with GT, should identify in the BEP the means, methods, and team members that will accomplish the following BIM related deliverables. Pre-Design (Conceptualization) phase Architectural massing model Preliminary energy analysis BEP review Confirm program and space validation Initial interference reports Comparative design analysis & projected energy Comparative square foot cost estimate Sustainability analysis Initial COBie information exchange reports Schematic Design (Criteria design) phase Architectural model Civil model