SOLAR-COMPUTER is a tool for building physics, energy, heating/cooling loads, thermal building simulation, heating and plumbing systems, HVAC, and ventilation. Based on calculation standards, VDI guidelines, and legal regulations for building services engineering (BSE), the software can be used consistently across all trades and features bidirectional interfaces for connecting to CAD.
Keywords: Solar, Computer, Green, Software, Program, Tool, Building Services, Building Systems, Building Physics, Thermal Insulation, Heating Load, Cooling Load, Energy, Energy Performance Certificate, Plumbing, Building Equipment, BIM
Type: Calculation program / Simulation program
Subjects: Building Services Engineering
Manufacturer: SOLAR-COMPUTER GmbH
Manufacturer's website: www.solar-computer.de
You can find helpful tutorials on SolarComputer on BIMpedia here:
Manufacturer's online help
You can find the online help here:
SolarComputer Support
User Forums
Online user forums are a great way to find solutions to specific problems and workflows.
Forum for the SolarCpomputer software:
SolarComputer Video Section
Note: To access videos in the "Video Area for Maintenance Customers," log in using your SolarComputer software license number and ZIP code.
The following training courses are currently offered for this program:
- SCB (SolarComputer Calculation Modules) – Heating and cooling load calculation, duct and pipe network calculation, radiator sizing
- EHB (RAH – Revit Advanced Course for HVAC: SolarComputer Interface) – Heating and cooling load calculation, duct and pipe network calculations, and radiator sizing
- Expert TGA Part C (Schematics in Revit) – 2D schematic creation, including application of the SolarComputer interface