(OpenStudio Model) format. This object-oriented wrapper allowed users to create full building models including envelopes, complex HVAC systems, schedules, and internal loads, which OpenStudio then translates into IDF code for EnergyPlus to solve. Energy-Models.com 🔍 Technical Specifications of Version 2.9.1
| Feature | OpenStudio 2.9.1 | OpenStudio 3.x (Latest) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | 9.3.0 (stable, legacy) | 23.2+ (new features: heat pumps, controls) | | SketchUp Compatibility | 2020–2021 | 2022–2024 | | Python API | Limited (beta) | Full-featured (via Pybind11) | | Standard Report Speed | Fast (lightweight HTML) | Slower (heavy JSON + D3.js charts) | | HVAC Templates | VAV, PTAC, RTU, DOAS | Adds heat pumps, evaporative cooling, district systems | | Learning Curve | Low (extensive legacy tutorials) | Moderate (fewer video tutorials) | openstudio 2.9.1
Results Viewer: An integrated tool for visualizing simulation data, making it easier to identify peak loads and energy consumption patterns. (OpenStudio Model) format