BIM to BEM - Agile Energy Modeling for High Performance Building Design








Target Audience:

Engineers, Architects, & Simulationists

 

Date and Time:

October 8th, 2025 – Noon to 1:00 p.m. MT

 

Location:

 

Idaho Water Center - Legacy Pointe (1st Floor)


322 E. Front Street Boise, ID 83702

 

 

Parking:

Parking is available underneath the building or in the adjacent parking garage.


The first hour of parking is free, each subsequent hour is $1.00.

 

 

Registration:

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*FREE LUNCH provided to in-person attendees registered 24 hours in advance

Description:

Agile energy modeling provides a framework for robust energy modeling practices based on iterative development starting with BIM models, where the energy model evolves through collaboration between architect, MEP designers and a self-organizing cross-functional team of energy modelers. The collaborative and communicative nature of agile energy modeling needs a scalable infrastructure that can support building model management, analysis as well as delivery of modeling outcomes with software tools and infrastructure solutions. This presentation will introduce the concepts, best practices and evolving workflows that help automate the energy model creation from BIM for early design analysis to detailed design.


Bio:

Krishnan Gowri, Energy Solutions

Krishnan Gowri has more than thirty years of experience in the construction industry as a building science and building performance expert. Krishnan received his undergraduate degree in Civil and Structural engineering from Annamalai University in India and obtained his Masters and Doctoral degrees in Building Engineering from Center for Building Studies at Concordia University, Montreal, Que. He is a student of Dr. Paul Fazio, founding Director of Center for Building Studies. As a graduate student, Krishnan conducted research in integrated building design and advanced computer applications for the construction industry. He was an Assistant Professor at Concordia University and taught building science, matrix analysis of structures and integrated building design courses. Krishnan has been a member of ASHRAE since 1995 and has served on various technical and society committees. Krishnan is a recipient of ASHRAE Distinguished Service Award and recognized as an ASHRAE Fellow in 2017. He is currently the Chair of 2027 Applications Handbook Subcommittee and serves as a member of the Board of Governors of ASHRAE Puget Sound Chapter. Krishnan spends his leisure volunteering for non-profit educational organizations and anything tennis – as a player, stringer, certified official and coach.


 


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