These hands-on tutorials will help you, step-by-step, test drive a new set of 3D modeling and energy analysis tools: Open Studio, SketchUp and EnergyPlus. After viewing the videos, you may earn four hours of HSW Credit by taking a quiz on the peer learning site.

Downloadable Programs Google Sketchup Google Earth EnergyPlus OpenStudio

Hands-on Tutorials (Streaming Video) Google SketchUp for Energy Analysis Using EnergyPlus Google SketchUp, Part 1 Google SketchUp, Part 2 EnergyPlus, Part 1 EnergyPlus, Part 2

Session Handouts Google SketchUp EnergyPlus

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I get continuing education credit for this session?

1. Go to the peer learning site.

2. Create an account with your AIA member number or log in with your existing account information.

3. Enter and complete the Google SketchUp for Energy Analysis using EnergyPlus quiz.

4. LUs will be automatically submitted to the Registrar and listed on your AIA CES transcript immediately.

How can I get a certificate of completion?
Print out a certificate upon successful submission of your answers.

Is this free to AIA members?
Yes.

How long will these sessions be available?
Indefinitely for now.

Can members view part of the program for partial LUs or do they have to watch the entire four hours of material?
The entire 4 hours needs to be viewed for credit.