In energy modeling, the relationship between design options and energy performance can be explored using parametric analysis and optimization techniques. This talk uses a simple example to discuss the process and the tools for parametric simulation, and some important concepts and methods for optimization.
Outline:
1. Introduction
2. Why is parametric modeling useful?
3. Process and tools
4. What is optimization?
5. Key concepts
6. The JEA optimization platform
7. Other ENSIMS tools