Glossary of Links & Resources

Table of Contents

1. Energy

2. 3D Analysis

3. Water Use

4. Climate

5. Carbon

6. Cost & Optimization

7. Geometry Plugins

8. Standards, Certifications, & Energy Codes

9. Reporting Results

10. Beginner Resources

11. Technology

12. Miscellaneous

1. ENERGY

Energy Calculation Methodology

• Automated Baseline Inputs

Energy Terminology

• Energy Use and EUI

• Building Types

• Conceptual Model

• Understanding the Automated Report

• Energy Use Intensity (EUI) Breakdown Explained

• Internal Heat Gain

• Mechanical Ventilation Air

• 2030 Building Type

• Engineering Inputs - What values should I be using?

Other energy-related resources

• Why correct inputs are important in an Energy Model

• Why is my building already 60% more efficient than the 2030 Baseline

• How to do a Massing Study in cove.tool?

• How does lighting design impacts building performance

• Should parking structures be included in the energy analysis?

• How to Model Energy Recovery in cove.tool?

• Performance and Prescriptive Path for Building Code Compliance

• How to convert EER value to COP?

• How to model "Only Heating" or "Only Cooling" Systems in cove.tool?

• How to model a Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) in cove.tool?

• Impact of Glazing properties on EUI?

• Comparison Between OpenStudio (EnergyPlus) and cove.tool

• How does cove.tool compare to EnergyPlus

• Choosing the right HVAC System for your design

• Net-Zero Energy & Net-Zero Carbon strategies supported by cove.tool

2. 3D Analysis

3D Analysis Calculation Method

• Daylight Analysis - sDA + ASE

3D Analysis Terminology

• Spatial Daylight Autonomy (sDA)

• Annual Solar Expose (ASE)

• Shadow Analysis

• Radiation Analysis in cove.tool

• Sunhours Analysis

• Quality Views Analysis

Other 3D analysis related resources

• Full Floor Plate Daylight Analysis

• Navigating 3D Mode Tutorial

• Exporting the daylight analysis image from cove.tool

• Facade Guidance Feature

• How does Shading impact design performance?

3. WATER USE

Water Use Calculation Methodology

• How do I use the Water Use Tool?

Other water-related resources

• Indoor Water Use

• Irrigation Water Use

• Stormwater Management

• Cooling Tower Water Use

4. SITE & CLIMATE

Climate Report Calculation Methodology

• Climate Analysis and Passive Design Strategies

Climate Terminology

• Weather File

• Passive Strategy

• Dry Bulb Temperature

• Relative Humidity

• Site Context and cove.tool

• Walk Score/Transit Score/Bike Score

Other Site & Climate-related Resources

• Should I model multiple buildings in cove.tool?

5. CARBON

Carbon Results Calculation Methodology

• Embodied Carbon and cove.tool

Carbon Terminology

• Carbon Footprint

• Embodied Carbon

• Truckloads of Ice Saved

• Understanding Embodied Carbon values for building products in cove.tool

Other Carbon-related Resources

• How to approach embodied carbon reduction on your project

• How does cove.tool Calculate Emissions and CO2% reduction?

• 5 Things to Look for in a High-performance Facade

• 5 Ways to Discuss Building performance at your next project pursuit

• What are Carbon Emissions and why do they matter?

• How does Tesla impact your carbon footprint

• Net-Zero Energy & Net-Zero Carbon strategies supported by cove.tool

• Embodied Carbon calculation for wall framing in cove.tool

6. COST & OPTIMIZATION

Cost Methodology

• Understanding Cost in cove.tool

Other cost-related resources

• Payback Years

• Optimization and Bundles

• How is the baseline cost calculated?

• How is the cost premium calculated?

7. GEOMETRY PLUGINS

Autodesk Revit (v.2017-2022)

• Full Tutorial

• The Ideal Revit Model for cove.tool workflow

• What to avoid in Revit?

• How do I export building geometry for a mixed-use project with the Revit Plugin?

• Can the Revit Plugin be used on a working model?

• Does the Revit Plugin import my project's material properties?

• Why has the Revit Plug-in created an empty view(s)? or incomplete?

• Using an Architectural Model vs Mechanical Model for the Plugin Export Process

• How does the Revit Plugin Work? Can I create my own View Templates?

• Ideal modeling workflow for Revit Curtain Walls

• Using Revit Linked Models with cove.tool Plugin

SketchUp (v.2017-2022)

• Full Tutorial

• Troubleshooting the Sketchup Plugin

• Compatible modeling approaches in cove.tool's SketchUp Plugin

Rhinoceros/ Grasshopper (v.5-7)

• Full Tutorial

• Preparing Rhino projects for the Grasshopper Plugin

• Troubleshooting the Grasshopper Plugin

• Exporting Parametric Geometry with the Rhino/Grasshopper Plugin

Other Apps & Workflows

• Giraffe Plugin Workflow

• Vectorworks workflow

• BlenderBIM Plugin Workflow

• ARCHICAD Workflow

• Autocase Workflow

8. Standards, Certifications, & Energy Codes

Standards

• AIA 2030 and cove.tool (see more on 2030 below)

• CBECS and cove.tool

• UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals and cove.tool

Certifications

• LEED points in cove.tool, USGBC

Energy Codes

• List of Energy Codes in cove.tool

• ASHRAE 62.1 and cove.tool

• ASHRAE 90.1 and cove.tool

• Title 24 and cove.tool

• Title 24 2016 and 2019

• Title 24 Models with cove.tool

• Thermal Energy Demand Intensity (TEDI) and cove.tool

• United Kingdom National Calculation Methodology (NCM) and cove.tool

• Australian National Construction Code (NCC) 2019

• 2016 NYC Energy Conservation Code (NYCECC) and cove.tool

• 2019 Oregan Zero Energy Ready Commercial Code

• Seattle Energy Code Amendments to Washington Energy Code 2015

• Washington State Energy Code Amendments to IECC 2015/ASHRAE 2013

• TorontoGreen Standard (TGS) and cove.tool

Standards, Certifications, & Energy Codes related resources

• Comparing the different Energy Codes: US vs. Canada

• Can cove.tool be used for projects outside USA?

9. Reporting Results

2030 Challenge

• AIA 2030 and cove.tool

• Setting up the AIA 2030 DDX with cove.tool

• How to report a cove.tool project to an existing 2030 DDx project?
  

10. Technology

Technology in cove.tool

• Benefits of being a Web application

• Graphics Problem or Screen Lag

• How to format the automated PDF report

• What is a floating license?

• How to cancel your cove.tool account

• Owner and Administrator Roles

11. Beginner Resources

Getting started with cove.tool

• Guide to your first cove.tool project

• How to host an internal cove.tool training

12. MISCELLANEOUS

Miscellaneous Terminology

• Acoustic Comfort

• COVID Occupancy Assessment