BEST (i.e. Building Energy Simulation Tool) is a whole building energy simulation software. Its development was started by a Japanese industry-government-academia joint team in 2005. Since then, BEST has continuously been refined. This paper describes the concept and the features of the latest version of BEST relating to simulation methodology, databases and user interfaces and also presents the simulation results that shows the specific capabilities of BEST. BEST enables integrated simulations of building behavior and control operation of HVAC systems as well as electric and plumbing systems.
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