Workshop Overview\nIn this workshop, we will explore the core features of the Pollination Revit plugin for extracting valid energy models directly from Revit.\nBy the end of the session, you’ll understand how to move from Revit to simulation-ready energy models efficiently — without redrawing analytical models from scratch.\nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will:\n\nUnderstand the overall workflow for editing and exporting models\nLearn the differences between extruded and full-volume modes\nIdentify common issues in Revit models\nApply best practices to resolve modeling challenges\nDistinguish which tasks belong in Revit versus the Model Editor or other BEM software\n\nWorkshop Content\nWe begin by reviewing common modeling issues found in Revit projects. From there, we’ll walk through practical workflows using:\n\nThe Pollination Revit plugin\nThe Pollination Model Editor\n\nThe workshop concludes with guidance on:\n\nWorking with linked Revit models\nExporting to third-party tools such as Ladybug Tools, IES VE, eQuest, TRACE, OpenStudio, DesignBuilder, and IDA-ICE\nA preview of upcoming features\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is designed for:\n\nBuilding performance analysts\nEnergy modelers\nEngineers\n\nAttendees should have a basic understanding of energy modeling and be looking to streamline the process of producing and simulating energy models from Revit.\nSoftware Requirements\n\nParticipants must bring:\nA Windows computer\nRevit 2021–2026 installed\nThe latest version of the Pollination Revit plugin\n\nAll attendees will be provided with access to a Pollination Revit plugin license during the workshop.

Workshop Overview\nIn this workshop, we will explore the core features of the Pollination Revit plugin for extracting valid energy models directly from Revit.\nBy the end of the session, you’ll understand how to move from Revit to simulation-ready energy models efficiently — without redrawing analytical models from scratch.\nLearning Objectives\nParticipants will:\n\nUnderstand the overall workflow for editing and exporting models\nLearn the differences between extruded and full-volume modes\nIdentify common issues in Revit models\nApply best practices to resolve modeling challenges\nDistinguish which tasks belong in Revit versus the Model Editor or other BEM software\n\nWorkshop Content\nWe begin by reviewing common modeling issues found in Revit projects. From there, we’ll walk through practical workflows using:\n\nThe Pollination Revit plugin\nThe Pollination Model Editor\n\nThe workshop concludes with guidance on:\n\nWorking with linked Revit models\nExporting to third-party tools such as Ladybug Tools, IES VE, eQuest, TRACE, OpenStudio, DesignBuilder, and IDA-ICE\nA preview of upcoming features\n\nWho Should Attend\nThis workshop is designed for:\n\nBuilding performance analysts\nEnergy modelers\nEngineers\n\nAttendees should have a basic understanding of energy modeling and be looking to streamline the process of producing and simulating energy models from Revit.\nSoftware Requirements\n\nParticipants must bring:\nA Windows computer\nRevit 2021–2026 installed\nThe latest version of the Pollination Revit plugin\n\nAll attendees will be provided with access to a Pollination Revit plugin license during the workshop.

Workshop Overview\nMastering Passive Design with IESVE is an intensive half-day workshop that demonstrates how IESVE can be used to support passive design strategies from concept through early design.\nTopics include geometry creation, massing and shading studies, climate-responsive design, and solar analysis. Participants will also learn how parametric analysis can be used to compare design options and optimize building performance.

Workshop Overview\nThis half-day workshop teaches participants how to perform code-compliant 3D thermal bridge modeling.\nThe session combines code fundamentals with hands-on simulation using professional software tools.\nCode & Standards Overview\nWe begin with a review of current international thermal bridging codes, with a particular focus on U.S. standards.\nParticipants will explore:\n\nHow thermal bridge effects are expressed\nThe relationship between different performance metrics\nCode requirements relevant to U.S. compliance\n\nHands-On Modeling with SOLIDO\nParticipants will work directly with the Physibel SOLIDO software package to model common 3D thermal bridges.\nDuring this session, you will:\n\nImport provided geometries (STL format)\nCreate a computational mesh\nRun a thermal simulation\nInterpret simulation outputs\n\nCalculating Compliance Metrics\nUsing calculated heat flow results, participants will learn how to determine key derived properties, including:\n\nEquivalent thermal transmittance (U-value)\nLinear thermal transmittance (ψ-value)\nPoint thermal transmittance (χ-value)\n\nThese calculations will be used to generate a report compliant with U.S. standards.

Take a guided tour of the Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC) in downtown Minneapolis and see how municipal solid waste is converted into usable energy. The tour will showcase HERC’s essential role in the regional system, highlighting how it contributes to resource recovery, diverts waste from landfills, and provides dependable energy, underscoring its commitment to environmental stewardship and energy independence.\nThis optional add-on provides an inside look at the facility’s operations, environmental controls, and role in the region’s integrated waste and energy system. The tour emphasizes the facility’s advanced environmental control systems to minimize air emissions. HERC is a 30-minute walk or a 9-minute cab ride from the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.

Join us for a guided tour of T3 Minneapolis, the largest mass-timber building in the US when it opened in 2016. The name stands for Timber, Transit, and Technology. At seven stories and 180,000 square feet, the LEED Gold office building showcases innovative design and construction practices, including nail-laminated timber, eco-friendly materials, and biophilic design. This tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at the building’s energy-efficient systems, amenities, and unique construction.\nThis add-on experience will be a comprehensive exploration of the high-performance, sustainable design principles that have earned this facility national recognition. The building serves as a live demonstration of exemplary green architecture and the implementation of a truly sustainable workplace model. T3 is a 30-minute walk or a 10-minute cab ride from the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.

Workshop Overview\nThis interactive workshop bridges the gap between practical building energy modeling (BEM) and professional certification preparation.\nParticipants will explore essential topics for real-world energy modeling projects while aligning with the knowledge areas tested in the ASHRAE Building Energy Modeling Professional (BEMP) certification exam. Eligible for 6 AIA LU credits.\nWhat You’ll Gain\nThis workshop is designed to:\n\nBuild a Strong Foundation\n\nProvide an integrated overview of building energy modeling\nCover design, analysis, and verification techniques\n\nReinforce Core Concepts\n\nHVAC systems\nLighting systems\nInternal and process loads\nEnergy performance modeling\n\nIntroduce Advanced Professional Topics\n\nAnalysis methodologies\nProject scheduling and budget considerations\nRenewable energy systems\nControl strategies\n\nApply Knowledge Through Practice\n\nInteractive exercises\nReal-world case studies\nPractical strategies for exam preparation and professional application\n\nEncourage Peer Learning\n\nKnowledge sharing among practitioners\nCollaborative problem-solving with fellow BEMP candidates\n