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Patrick Chopson,
Sandeep Ahuja
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Title 24 2016 and 2019
Cove.tool automates the energy modeling inputs for the California Energy Code
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated this week
How to share a Revit File with cove.tool
How to package and share a Revit Model for Troubleshooting
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Installing the Plugins
How do I install the Revit, Rhino/Grasshopper, and SketchUp plugin?
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated this week
How to convert EER value to COP?
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
Setting up the AIA 2030 DDX with cove.tool
How to upload your cove.tool projects to AIA 2030 DDX Dashboard.
Written by
Damini Ganesh
Updated over a week ago
How to select Single Family Home as your building type!
Written by
Damini Ganesh
Updated over a week ago
Full Floor Plate Daylight Analysis
Daylighting explanations and assumptions
Written by
Patrick Chopson
Updated this week
Optimization and Bundles
How to use the Optimization Feature in cove.tool?
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Cove.tool and Toronto Green Standard (TGS)
Learn how Cove.tool can help with Design Development Stage Energy Report Submission (DDSER)
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
How to report a cove.tool project to an existing 2030 ddx project?
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
How to Model 'Only Heating' or 'Only Cooling' Systems in Cove.tool?
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
How to Model a Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) in Cove.tool?
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
Compare Projects Feature
How can I compare my projects?
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Facade Guidance Feature
FAQ - How to use the Daylight Facade Guidance Tool
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Understanding costs in cove.tool
FAQ - Where does cove.tool get cost values?
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Missing Graphics in PDF Report
FAQ
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
How do the Plugins know which direction is North? How can I check?
Plugin FAQ
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
How do I use the Water Use feature?
Using cove.tool's indoor water use calculator
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Why is my building already 60% more efficient than the 2030 Baseline, before any changes or optimization?
FAQ - Understanding the Baseline Energy Page and Report
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
How to do a Massing Study in cove.tool?
Using cove.tool to create a massing report
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated this week
Troubleshooting the Grasshopper Plugin
Plugin FAQ - Common Rhino/Grasshopper Obstacles and Solutions
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Troubleshooting the SketchUp Plugin
Plugin FAQ - Common SketchUp Obstacles and Solutions
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
How do I export building geometry for a mixed-use project with the Revit Plugin?
Video Tutorial for multi-use project in Revit
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Can the Revit Plugin be used on a working model?
Plugins FAQ
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Compatible modeling approaches in cove.tool's SketchUp Plugin
Plugins FAQ
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Does the Revit Plugin import my project's material properties?
Plugins FAQ
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Using a Architectural Model vs Mechanical Model for the Plugin Export Process
Plugins FAQ
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Why has the Revit Plug-in created an empty view(s)? or incomplete?
Plugins FAQ
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Why did the Revit Plug-in miscalculate my building's height?
Plugins FAQ
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
How does shading impact design performance?
Misconceptions about shading and energy
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
What is a floating license?
How cove.tool uses floating licenses
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
How does cove.tool calculate Carbon Emissions and CO2 %Reduction?
Architecture 2030 Zero Tool and cove.tool
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Truckloads of Ice Saved with Proposed Design
Buildings contribute to 40% of carbon emissions. Scientist have shown a direct relationship between carbon emissions and glacial ice melt
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
Is there a SketchUp Plugin
Yes, we have an all new SketchUp Plugin
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
How to Create Your Custom Building Type Cove.tool Template?
Steps to create the customized cove.tool template for your building type
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
Impact of Glazing Properties on Energy Use Intensity
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
Cove.tool Inputs
Efficiency Spectrum - What values should I be using?
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Occupancy Schedule Calculation Method
Methodology for calculating active hours for building for ASHRAE and NECB
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
AIA 2030 and cove.tool
Does cove.tool have any AIA 2030 connections?
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
LEED points and cove.tool
Can cove.tool help me earn LEED points?
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Comparison Between OpenStudio (EnergyPlus) and Cove.tool
Case Study: Emory University's Goodrich C. White Hall located in Atlanta,GA
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
Why Correct Inputs Are Important In an Energy Model?
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
Choosing the Right HVAC System for Your Design
Case Study: PNNL Large Office building type in Atlanta, GA
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
What is TEDI?
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
What is ASHRAE 62.1
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
What is NECB?
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
How to cancel your cove.tool account
Cancelling your cove.tool account
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
What is ASHRAE 90.1?
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
What is Title 24?
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
Cove.tool and UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
Written by
Akshay Padwal
Updated over a week ago
Mixed-Use
How to make a Mixed-use project?
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
LEED Certification
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
How does Cove.tool compare to Energy Plus
Cove.tool vs Energy Plus: 8 Building Types. 9 Climate Zones
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Mechanical Ventilation Air
How cove.tool calculates your Mechanical Ventilation Air
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
Comparing the Energy Codes: US vs CANADA
Comparing ASHRAE 90.1 2013 and Canada NECB 2015
Written by
Marco Aguirre
Updated over a week ago
Title 24 Models with cove.tool
California Title 24 Projects
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
Can cove.tool be used for projects outside USA?
Absolutely. The software has the ability to model in multiple unit systems and codes.
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
Owner and Administrator Roles
What is an Owner v/s Administrator
Written by
Damini Ganesh
Updated over a week ago
How is the baseline cost calculated?
We get data from industry standard cost estimating software.
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
How is the cost premium calculated?
It is the "Total Cost" - "Baseline Cost"
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
How do I calculate the wall area?
Get the area of the exterior surface of the wall excluding windows.
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
How do I add a new HVAC system that is not in the dropdown?
Just submit a ticket defining the HVAC system you are trying to model and we will work with our building science specialist to get that in.
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
Is there a Rhino Plugin
Yes, there is a Rhinoceros Plugin using Grasshopper for Parametric capabilities.
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
Is there an Autodesk Revit Plugin
We have a Revit plugin which you can easily download.
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
Can I define Zones in my model?
Since this is an early stage to schematic design tool, splitting into zones does not make sense.
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
What stage of the project is cove.tool best suited for?
It is an early stage design tool best suited for Schematic Design through 80% Design Development.
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
Does cove.tool export to EnergyPlus or gbXML?
No, cove.tool is intended for early design when detailed simulations are not possible but the effect of decisions has the most impact.
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
Can I model complex geometry?
Yes, any shape of building is supported. This can be done using any of the plugins or by simply entering the data.
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
What is the simulation engine being used?
Normative energy calculator defined by ISO 13790 and CEN 15603 and proven to be accurate to within 5% of tools such as EnergyPlus or eQuest
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
Can I define my own baseline model?
Yes. You can do so by defining your role as a “mechanical engineer” at the beginning of the project to access and modify the details.
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago
How do I install cove.tool?
Cove.tool is a web app, and does not need to be installed on any particular computer. You can access your projects from anywhere on the web
Written by
Sandeep Ahuja
Updated over a week ago