Examples of models for building energy simulation
Below is an example of a model of a building that can be developed in the program, showing the layout of the elements and the options that can be used to enter them into the model, and with which the energy simulation can be carried out:
Model of 8 single-family dwellings in a row
The architectural geometry is imported from a BIM model. The following elements must be reviewed and defined:
- Spaces
- Generated in the import of the BIM model. Defined from the "Building" tab, "Library" tree, "Envelopes".
- Partitions
- Generated when importing the BIM model. Defined from the "Building" tab, "Library" tree, "Walls in contact with soil".
- Walls in contact with soil
- Generated when importing the BIM model. Defined from the "Building" tab, "Library" tree, "Walls in contact with soil".
- Intermediate floor slabs
- Generated when importing the BIM model. Defined from the "Building" tab, "Library" tree, "Floor slabs".
- Roofs
- Generated in the import of the BIM model. Defined from the tab "Building", tree "Library", "Roofs".
- Floor slabs
- Generated when importing the BIM model. Defined from the "Building" tab, "Library" tree, "Floors in contact with the ground".
- Doors
- Generated when importing the BIM model. Defined from the "Building" tab, in the "Library" tree, under "Doors".
- Windows
- Generated when importing the BIM model. Defined from the "Building" tab, in the "Library" tree, under "Glazed openings".
- Linear edges and thermal bridges
- Edges generated in the import of the BIM model. Linear thermal bridges generated from the "Building" tab, in the "Edges" option.
- Shadows
- Generated when importing the BIM model.
- Spaces (not shown in the graphical representation)
- Generated when importing the BIM model. Defined from the "Building" tab, in the "Library" tree, under "Spaces".
- HVAC and DHW systems (not shown in the graphical representation)
- Generated from "HVAC systems", "Wizard".
