NREL/openstudio-standards
Nov 2024 – Mar 2025
5 Months active
Languages Used
RubyCSV
Technical Skills
Building Performance StandardsDocumentationEnergy ModelingSoftware DevelopmentBuilding Energy ModelingCode Debugging
brgix
PROFILE
Brgix
Denis contributed to the NREL/openstudio-standards repository by developing and refining features that enhance building energy modeling and standards compliance. Over five months, he implemented geometry calculations for full space dimensions, automated skylight and window-to-wall ratio logic, and improved NECB2011 alignment through CSV data integration and flexible activity classification. Using Ruby and OpenStudio, Denis focused on robust data modeling, code refactoring, and comprehensive unit testing to ensure accuracy and maintainability. His work addressed regulatory requirements, improved modeling reliability, and streamlined data management, demonstrating a methodical engineering approach that balanced new feature delivery with ongoing software maintenance and standards harmonization.
Overall Statistics
Feature vs Bugs
64%Features
Repository Contributions
23Total
Bugs
4
Commits
23
Features
7
Lines of code
4,935
Activity Months5
Your Network
20 people
Work History
March 2025
2 Commits • 2 Features
Mar 1, 2025March 2025: Delivered targeted enhancements to NECB-related capabilities in the NREL/openstudio-standards repo, focusing on robust activity classification, flexible data structures, and automatic meter handling to improve NECB compliance and energy-model accuracy.
2 Commits • 2 Features
Mar 1, 2025March 2025: Delivered targeted enhancements to NECB-related capabilities in the NREL/openstudio-standards repo, focusing on robust activity classification, flexible data structures, and automatic meter handling to improve NECB compliance and energy-model accuracy.
March 2025
February 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Feb 1, 2025February 2025: Delivered a major feature in BTAP Geometry within the NREL/openstudio-standards repository and expanded test coverage. Implemented Full Space Dimension Calculation to determine full height and width of a space by aggregating all surfaces and planes, with unit tests validating accuracy against NECB2011 prototype models. The change set is associated with commit cc29c9b7a7b6433db2b2300ccd35d12bde60b1c7 (Space width vs height methods).
February 2025
1 Commits • 1 Features
Feb 1, 2025February 2025: Delivered a major feature in BTAP Geometry within the NREL/openstudio-standards repository and expanded test coverage. Implemented Full Space Dimension Calculation to determine full height and width of a space by aggregating all surfaces and planes, with unit tests validating accuracy against NECB2011 prototype models. The change set is associated with commit cc29c9b7a7b6433db2b2300ccd35d12bde60b1c7 (Space width vs height methods).
January 2025
13 Commits • 2 Features
Jan 1, 2025January 2025 monthly summary for NREL/openstudio-standards focusing on delivering energy-model enhancements aligned with NECB2011, groundwork for data-model alignment, and substantial test/maintenance work to improve reliability and release-readiness. Key improvements include data-model groundwork for NECB alignment and NECB CSV data integration, plus ongoing bridge and test-suite maintenance to strengthen stability and future extensibility.
13 Commits • 2 Features
Jan 1, 2025January 2025 monthly summary for NREL/openstudio-standards focusing on delivering energy-model enhancements aligned with NECB2011, groundwork for data-model alignment, and substantial test/maintenance work to improve reliability and release-readiness. Key improvements include data-model groundwork for NECB alignment and NECB CSV data integration, plus ongoing bridge and test-suite maintenance to strengthen stability and future extensibility.
January 2025
December 2024
5 Commits • 1 Features
Dec 1, 2024December 2024 — NREL/openstudio-standards monthly summary focused on delivering stability, feature enhancements, and improved modeling accuracy. Key features delivered include OSut skylight integration with SRR options (new srr_opt parameter) and updated dependencies to support OSut interoperability and refined SRR handling. Major bugs fixed across the period include BTAP build stability by temporarily disabling a problematic setConstruction call, NECB skylight gross area calculation correction, and SmallOffice roof overhang area calculation and attic space classification fixes. These changes enhance regulatory compliance, modeling accuracy across multiple building types, and overall build reliability. The work demonstrates strong engineering discipline in unit testing, dependency management, and feature validation, contributing to faster, more reliable energy analyses and better alignment with client workflows.
December 2024
5 Commits • 1 Features
Dec 1, 2024December 2024 — NREL/openstudio-standards monthly summary focused on delivering stability, feature enhancements, and improved modeling accuracy. Key features delivered include OSut skylight integration with SRR options (new srr_opt parameter) and updated dependencies to support OSut interoperability and refined SRR handling. Major bugs fixed across the period include BTAP build stability by temporarily disabling a problematic setConstruction call, NECB skylight gross area calculation correction, and SmallOffice roof overhang area calculation and attic space classification fixes. These changes enhance regulatory compliance, modeling accuracy across multiple building types, and overall build reliability. The work demonstrates strong engineering discipline in unit testing, dependency management, and feature validation, contributing to faster, more reliable energy analyses and better alignment with client workflows.
November 2024
2 Commits • 1 Features
Nov 1, 2024November 2024 — NREL/openstudio-standards: Strengthened cross-standard envelope automation and documentation. Delivered OSut-enabled skylights and SRR logic, fixed a documentation typo, and established NRCAN 446 groundwork for skylights and wells to enable faster future iterations and broader standard coverage.
2 Commits • 1 Features
Nov 1, 2024November 2024 — NREL/openstudio-standards: Strengthened cross-standard envelope automation and documentation. Delivered OSut-enabled skylights and SRR logic, fixed a documentation typo, and established NRCAN 446 groundwork for skylights and wells to enable faster future iterations and broader standard coverage.
November 2024
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Quality Metrics
Correctness82.2%
Maintainability84.8%
Architecture78.8%
Performance69.6%
AI Usage20.0%
Skills & Technologies
Programming Languages
CSVRuby
Technical Skills
Building Energy ModelingBuilding Performance StandardsBuilding StandardsBuilding Standards ComplianceCSV ParsingCode DebuggingCode RefactoringData ManagementData ModelingDocumentationEnergy ModelingFile I/OGeometry CalculationObject-Oriented ProgrammingOpenStudio
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