DesignPH is a plugin for the SketchUp software that supports PHPP building energy modelling.

The software provides an intuitive graphical user interface to create a 3D model of the building. Users can define building components and run an analysis to estimate the energy performance of the building. Form, massing, and specifications can readily be modified to optimize the schematic design. The entire project can then be exported to PHPP for detailed design, refinement, and certification. Features include:

• Project data input and 3D display of the building envelope
• Component selection from the Passive House database
• Automatic analysis and simplified calculation of the space heating demand
• 3D editing and optimisation of the building design
• Building model export to PHPP

New features of designPH 2 include:

• Shading analysis based on 3D ray-tracing and Perez radiation model. Complex shading scenes can be analysed accurately and both winter and summer shading factors can be exported to PHPP.
• New "Compare results" tab allows the key analysis results to be tracked and compared over time as the model evolves.
• Assignment of user-defined Thermal Bridge component entries.
• Additional ventilation inputs such as the ventilation strategy, MVHR unit selection, pressure test result and more.
• Improved automatic naming and ordering of windows and surfaces.
• Improved User Interface

Compatibility

DesignPH 2.0 is currently compatible with SketchUp 2017 to 2023 desktop versions.

Price:

• Non-member Price: $590
• Member Price: $530

Note:

1. Key Delivery: Your key to download PHPP will be sent to you within 1 business day after your payment has been successfully processed.
2. Delivery Timeframe: If you do not receive your PHPP key within the delivery time, please take one of the following actions:

• Contact our support team at admin@passivhausassociation.au or call us on (08) 8166 2414 during our business hours: Monday to Friday, 11 AM to 3 PM AEST.