OpenStudio/Video Tutorials

Helix Energy Partners

Free Helix Energy Partners videos available on Youtube. Complete playlist is here.

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Name of Video	OpenStudio Version	Date Published	Subject
Introduction to OpenStudio and EnergyPlus	-	2020.02.12	Meta
Introduction to OpenStudio and EnergyPlus - Why?	-	2023.04.08	Meta
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Install the Software	Example	2025.03.18	Meta
Building Energy Modeling in Open Studio - Importing Library Files	Example	2020.02.14	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Create Geometry	Example	2020.02.17	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Add Thermal Zones and Subsurfaces	Example	2020.02.17	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Site Tab	Example	2020.02.18	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Schedules Tab	Example	2020.02.18	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Construction Materials	Example	2020.02.24	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Buildings Loads	Example	2020.02.24	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Space Types	Example	2020.02.24	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Geometry Tab	Example	2020.02.27	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Facility Tab	Example	2020.02.27	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Spaces Tab	Example	2020.02.27	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Thermal Zones Tab	Example	2020.03.02	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Troubleshooting	Example	2020.03.03	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Results Summary	Example	2020.03.03	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Add Hot Water System	Example	2020.03.04	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Add HVAC-1	Example	2020.03.05	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Add HVAC-2	Example	2020.03.05	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Add DOAS System	Example	2020.03.08	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Data Viewer	Example	2020.03.10	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Exhaust MUA	Example	2020.03.11	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Transfer Air	Example	2020.03.30	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - SketchUp-1	Example	2020.07.02	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - SketchUp-2	Example	2021.03.02	Example
Building Energy Modeling in OpenStudio - Add Heat Pump Hot Water System	Example	2024.12.08	Example

NRELOpenStudio

1. OpenStudio 0.8 Basic Workflow Guide (Introduction & Interactive PDF)
   • This video gives you an introduction to the interactive PDF for OpenStudio 0.8.0
2. OpenStudio 0.8 Basic Workflow Guide (SketchUp Plugin - Building Envelope)
   • This video shows you how to choose a template, create your building envelope, add fenestration, and to set boundary conditions and thermal connections between spaces. This video uses the OpenStudio SketchUp plugin.
3. OpenStudio 0.8 Basic Workflow Guide (SketchUp Plugin - Space Types and Thermal Zones)
   • This video shows you how to assign space types, thermal zones, and thermostats to the spaces in your model. This video uses the OpenStudio SketchUp plugin.
4. OpenStudio 0.8 Basic Workflow Guide (Site, Facility, and Basic Run)
   • This video goes into the OpenStudio application, adds weather data, shows the outline view in the facility tab and then runs a simulation with ideal air loads.
5. OpenStudio 0.8 Basic Workflow Guide (Space Types, Internal Loads, and Schedules)
   • This video demonstrates how you can inspect, alter, and apply resource objects in OpenStudio.
6. OpenStudio 0.9 New Features (Constructions, Materials and the Building Component Library)
   • This video demonstrates the new construction and material editor in OpenStudio 0.9.0 as well as the integrated Building Component Library functionality.
7. OpenStudio 0.8 Basic Workflow Guide (HVAC - Zone Equipment, Air Loops, and Plant Loops)
   • This video shows you how to add HVAC systems, it introduces the variable and scripts tab, and then runs a simulation with the resulting model.
8. OpenStudio 0.9 New Features (Service Hot Water)
   • This video shows you how to create models using service hot water. This includes hot water heaters, water use connections, water use equipment, and other associated objects.

OpenStudio Coalition

• What is OpenStudio? - Introduction video
• Using the Parametric Analysis Tool PAT with the OpenStudio App, Part 1
• Using the Parametric Analysis Tool PAT with the OpenStudio App, Part 2
• Creating Geometry in the OpenStudio App with Floorspace.js
• Energy Modeling 101 OpenStudio Application A-Z

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