> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/sign-up-and-plans/news-and-updates/2026/ashrae-90.1-modeling-demo.md).

# ASHRAE 90.1 Modeling Demo

Simbuild 26 I Lake Harriet (4th Floor) on Thursday (21/May) at 3 pm - 3.30 pm.

After 6 months of development, Better Building released our ASHRAE 90.1 (2019) Performance Rating Method and Energy Cost Budget Method workflows early this year. 

<figure><img src="https://2129322768-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FfKJnzF2TwHA3APPbiCpF%2Fuploads%2FIkSdXg8Nk2EkOBt4nqFf%2Fprm.gif?alt=media&amp;token=ad48adae-7741-42b2-82dc-411f9bcd0b58" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

It has been a massive endeavour and the benefits are clear with very quick ASHRAE 90.1 (2019) compliance models, typically in an hour or two, from start to finish.&#x20;

{% hint style="success" %}
To give you the opportunity to get a better understanding of the platform , we will run through a quick Performance Rating Method and Energy Cost Budget Method demo in the **Lake Harriet (4th Floor) on Thursday (21/May) at 3:00pm - 3:30pm. We will also provide free access for 45 days after a one-to-one demo.** [**Book a time here.** ](https://betterbuilding.io/book-a-demo)
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="https://2129322768-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FfKJnzF2TwHA3APPbiCpF%2Fuploads%2Fxm4bPDEbTxP6Sil7sGwG%2Fimage.png?alt=media&amp;token=5f40965c-cdff-45b7-a29d-3891aad992e2" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

At the end of this session, we hope to illustrate how a fast native CAD experience, baseline automation and reporting renders ASHRAE 90.1 (2019) as a very quick and simply process.&#x20;


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters:

```
GET https://docs.betterbuilding.io/sign-up-and-plans/news-and-updates/2026/ashrae-90.1-modeling-demo.md?ask=<question>&goal=<user_goal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.