Building Data

 

Early in the design process room layout and usage may not yet be known.  Analysis can still be performed, however, by assigning more general data to the entire building on the Building tab of Set Model Properties.

 

Simply by defining usage, constructions, an HVAC System and the location of the entire building it is possible to start using VE-Ware and the VE-Toolkits to get early Energy, Carbon and Daylighting assessments and compare different architectural design options.

 

 

 

 

Define the primary use of the building from the list which includes Office, Hotel and University/School amongst others.  This is used to apply thermal template data including Heating and Cooling Set Points, Internal Gains and Infiltration rates.

 

 

Apply constructions from the IESVE Constructions Database to surfaces and openings in the building.

 

Click the Constructions button to open the Building Construction dialog.

 

 

The only Construction Type available to edit here is for the whole building.  Simply choose a construction for each surface and opening type in the model from the extensive lists. These constructions will then be applied to each occurrence of that surface in the building.

 

Note: Construction data in the form of Revit Architecture or Revit MEP is not passed directly from the model.

 

 

This is used to select an HVAC System for the entire building.