Software - Green Building XML Schema

3D-CAD / BIM

DesignWorkshop
A complete software power tool for creating 3D models, walkthroughs, and renderings, from initial sketches to polished presentations.

AutoCAD Architecture
Designed for architects and built on AutoCAD software, AutoCAD Architecture offers the productivity of automated documentation, the efficiency of intelligent architectural objects, and the flexibility of file-based collaboration.
AutoCAD MEP
The building engineering software application that connects the design, documentation, and analysis of complex building mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems.
Autodesk Revit Architecture & Autodesk Revit MEP
Gain instant competitive advantage with the Autodesk Revit building design and documentation system, purpose-built for building information modeling (BIM). Change anything, anytime, anywhere, and Revit coordinates the change everywhere.
Green Building Studio (GBS)
A web service that enables automated energy analysis.

Bentley Architecture
Bentley Architecture is an advanced, yet intuitive and easy-to-use architectural building information modeling (BIM) application that empowers architects and designers to create with unlimited freedom.
Bentley Building Mechanical Systems
An advanced, yet intuitive and easy-to-use building information modeling (BIM) application that empowers mechanical engineers with unlimited freedom to explore more design options, make better informed design decisions, and predict costs and performance.
Bentley speedikon Architectural
Bentley speedikon Architectural is a fast, powerful, and integrated (BIM) application for MicroStation and AutoCAD building design and construction documentation of new and existing structures of any size and complexity, such as offices, airports, hospitals, and manufacturing plants.

Envisioneer
Envisioneer is a true, award winning Building Information Modeling (BIM) solution designed specifically for the residential and light commercial markets. Design in 2D and 3D concurrently, produce detailed construction documents, framing components, and accurate material and cut lists. Apply interior and exterior design elements to your designs from furniture, flooring and countertops to roofs, terrains, and hardscape features. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.

Building Energy Analysis

EnergySave - An easy to use intelligent interface to Arup's Energy2 building energy analysis program.

Bentley Hevacomp
Bentley Hevacomp offers software for building performance design, simulation, and energy certification based on the EnergyPlus analysis engine. Hevacomp is used worldwide to predict a building's real-world performance and provide compliance checking and documentation for international standards.

Cymap
An integrated building services design suite, covering both mechanical and electrical. Imports gbXML building data for use in services design, energy analysis and demonstrating compliance with Building Regulations.

HAP (Hourly Analysis Program)
HAP is a dual function program - full-featured load estimating and system sizing for commercial buildings plus versatile hour-by-hour energy and operating cost analysis.

Energy-10
A PC-based building energy simulation tool that helps architects and building designers quickly identify the most cost-effective, energy-saving design alternatives for small commercial and residential buildings that are less than 10,000 ft².

DesignBuilder v2
DesignBuilder is a state-of-the-art software tool for checking building energy, CO2, lighting and comfort performance. Developed to simplify the process of building simulation, DesignBuilder allows users to rapidly compare the function and performance of building designs and deliver results on time and on budget.

CHVAC - Commercial HVAC Load Calculations
Chvac quickly and accurately calculates the maximum heating and cooling loads for commercial buildings. The cooling loads can be calculated with either the CLTD method or the new RTS (Radiant Time Series) method. The program allows an unlimited number of zones which can be grouped into as many as 100 air handling systems. CHVAC now imports/exports gbXML files and a video demonstration of that feature can be seen here.

Tas
Tas Building Designer simulation software from EDSL (www.edsl.net) is a new generation product, no old legacy code to slow you down. Try it for room load and plant component sizing, energy use and running costs, CO₂ emissions, natural ventilation and passive design with solar shading.

LiveEnergy
LiveEnergy is a suite of web-based building energy analysis tools, including LiveEnergy Modeller for Google SketchUp, LiveEnergy EPC for generating UK Energy Performance Certificates and LiveEnergy Workspace/Dashboard for building portfolio collaboration and file sharing.

HVAC Solution
HVAC Solution software is a 2D schematic software tool that helps users design air handing, airflow, hydronic and steam systems. It can import HVAC-related information from software tools such as Trane Trace and Elite CHVAC using gbXML.

IES <Virtual Environment>
The IES<Virtual Environment>, is a unique, integrated system for building performance assessment that bring productivity and excellence to every aspect of building design.

Green Building Information System (GBIS)
GBIS is a CAD application that provides a bidirectional gbXML-based connection to the SOLAR-COMPUTER suite of calculation programs for buildings (energy analysis, heat load, and cooling load) and systems (radiators, heat piping, ventilation, and drinking water). GBIS enhances the gbXML file with internal CAD data. This allows for a very detailed building model and error checking. SOLAR-COMPUTER building programs can also import gbXML files directly.

TRACE 700
A comprehensive and widely used energy and economic analysis tool for mechanical engineers.

Development of a generic web based software tool that integrates standard building management systems and third party auditing applications.