Table of Contents

1. ENERGY
Energy Calculation Methodology
Energy Terminology
Other energy-related resources
Why is my building already 60% more efficient than the 2030 Baseline
Should parking structures be included in the energy analysis?
Performance and Prescriptive Path for Building Code Compliance
How to model "Only Heating" or "Only Cooling" Systems in cove.tool?
How to model a Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) in cove.tool?
Net-Zero Energy & Net-Zero Carbon strategies supported by cove.tool
2. 3D Analysis
3D Analysis Calculation Method
3D Analysis Terminology
Other 3D analysis related resources
3. WATER USE
Water Use Calculation Methodology
Other water-related resources
4. SITE & CLIMATE
Climate Report Calculation Methodology
Climate Terminology
Other Site & Climate-related Resources
5. CARBON
Carbon Results Calculation Methodology
Carbon Terminology
Other Carbon-related Resources
5 Ways to Discuss Building performance at your next project pursuit
Net-Zero Energy & Net-Zero Carbon strategies supported by cove.tool
6. COST & OPTIMIZATION
Cost Methodology
Other cost-related resources
7. GEOMETRY PLUGINS
Autodesk Revit (v.2017-2022)
How do I export building geometry for a mixed-use project with the Revit Plugin?
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?
SketchUp (v.2017-2022)
Rhinoceros/ Grasshopper (v.5-7)
Other Apps & Workflows
8. Standards, Certifications, & Energy Codes
Standards
AIA 2030 and cove.tool (see more on 2030 below)
Certifications
LEED points in cove.tool, USGBC
Energy Codes
United Kingdom National Calculation Methodology (NCM) and cove.tool
Seattle Energy Code Amendments to Washington Energy Code 2015
Washington State Energy Code Amendments to IECC 2015/ASHRAE 2013
Standards, Certifications, & Energy Codes related resources
9. Reporting Results
2030 Challenge
10. Technology
Technology in cove.tool
11. Beginner Resources
Getting started with cove.tool
12. MISCELLANEOUS
Miscellaneous Terminology