Abstract
Computer modeling and simulation is a powerful technology for addressing interacting technical architecture, mechanical, and civil engineering issues in passive and low energy building and systems. Assuming responsibility for the correctness of the results is of paramount importance for (future) engineers. Therefore it rightfully receives considerable attention in teaching building simulation. The validation test results discussed in this paper warn users of several issues, in particular that although a particular simulation software is commercially available and widely in use that does not necessarily guarantee its quality. The paper concludes that the main ingredients for professional and efficient quality assurance are domain knowledge and simulation skills of the user in combination with verified and validated building performance simulation software.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 21st PLEA international conference Passive and low energy architecture, Eindhoven, September 19-21, 2004 : vol. 2 |
| Editors | M.H. de Wit |
| Place of Publication | Eindhoven |
| Publisher | Technische Universiteit Eindhoven |
| Pages | 1209-1214 |
| ISBN (Print) | 90-386-1636-8 |
| Publication status | Published - 2004 |
| Event | conference; 21st PLEA international conference Passive and low energy architecture; 2004-09-19; 2004-09-22 - Eindhoven Duration: 19 Sep 2004 → 22 Sep 2004 |
Conference
| Conference | conference; 21st PLEA international conference Passive and low energy architecture; 2004-09-19; 2004-09-22 |
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| Abbreviated title | PLEA 21 |
| City | Eindhoven |
| Period | 19/09/04 → 22/09/04 |
| Other | 21st PLEA international conference Passive and low energy architecture |