I have a project where I want to model the performance characteristics of a passive solar greenhouse, and then use machine learning techniques for multi-criteria optimization. As a note, I have used the same AI/ML tools professionally and I already know how to calibrate and validate general models. I also have basic several years of performance data, as well as the environmental data, for an as-built that is similar to what I want to base the initial work off of (as well as full blue prints for that greenhouse).

As such I am looking for tutors and tutorial material, or someone to collaborate on this project willing to handle the initial EnergyPlus modelling. This is not an academic exercise, I am no longer in school, I plan to build the result on a small farm. Also, the guy that is providing the performance data from his greenhouse is planning to build another, and we plan to run the optimization for his as well. I am willing to pay for the tutoring and/or collaboration. I just have not found good places to start yet.