11. VE2013 Update
Variable browser filter
Define criteria to
display only
variables of
interest.
e.g. boiler + load
shows all variables
that contain boiler
or load.
Boiler & load shows
all variables that
contain boiler and
load.
18. VE2013 Update
HVAC Controller Dialogs
Revised layout for network
controllers and room unit
controller dialogs.
Graphs for all profiles.
Graphical set point and
proportional control
representation.
21. VE2013 Update
ASHRAE 90.1
• Rule based determination of the HVAC system – guidance to
correct baseline
• Internal heat gains
• Proposed building constructions
• Single baseline model, rotated at runtime, reducing size of
.mit file
• Increased calculation flexibility
• AHU default grouping scheme change
• Baseline fan power adjustment
• HVAC system reports - equipment load + energy use
29. IMPACT – Navigation Workflows
• Navigators to aid the user in a step by step procedure in determining
the capital cost of your building
30. Cost Plan – Construction Database
Pre-defined construction types can be imported to your project
31. CostPlan – Cost Templates
• Cost templates can be created from scratch, or pre-defined
cost templates can be imported to your project.
• Concept templates operate solely on user GIFA value and
therefore can be used without a 3D model for early cost
ideas.
• Detailed templates use a mixture of GIFA and model
quantities and provide greater interaction with the model.
32. CostPlan – Construction Dataset
Project 1
Project 2
Project 3
Import Completed Cost Plan
Export Completed Cost Plan
Current
Project
Project 4
35. LifeCycle - Life Cycle Costing
LCC (LifeCycle) is a module which enables assessment of the total cost of
ownership over the life of a building.
• For a LCC analysis, the following building operational and maintenance
cost are calculated:
• Routine maintenance cost
• Operational cost
• Construction cost
o Fuel
• Maintenance cost
o Electricity
o Major repair cost
o Water
o Minor repair cost
• Occupancy cost
o Reactive repair
• End of life cost
cost
o Recycle cost
o Decorate cost
o Demolish cost
o Replace cost
o Other end of life cost
o Clean cost
40. EnviroIMPACT - Life Cycle Analysis
EnviroIMPACT (LCA) enables users to evaluate the environmental impact
associated with assigned materials/products, for the chosen building.
Production
Use
Disposal
• Within the <VE> exists a wide range of BRE Green Guide specifications
and CMP material specification, so the user can quickly re-assign and
assess the IMPACT of chosen materials and construction types.
41. EnviroIMPACT– Constructions/Materials
Creating layer by layer constructions allow the user to include composite
layers, for example; concrete block with cement mortar whilst editing the
thickness, conductivity and density of each composite layer.
Scheme
Concept
Detailed
Through the use of the <VE>, quantities “take-offs” are automatically
measured and extracted from materials assigned to the model.
42. EnviroIMPACT– Element Codes
• A wide range of „Element Codes‟ can be selected, which automatically
(once chosen) extracts useful information from the 3D model, such as
the area, thickness, volume, perimeter, length etc… for each of the
assigned elements.
• Non thermal elements can also be included in the LCA, as to allow the
user to take into account miscellaneous elements that haven't been
assigned to the model.
43. EnviroIMPACT– BRE Ecopoints
BRE methodology calculates the following environmental impacts
associated with construction and materials from product stage through
to disposal.
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Global Warming
Water Extraction
Mineral Resource Extraction
Depletion potential of the stratospheric ozone layer
Human Toxicity
Ecotoxicity to freshwater
Waste Disposal
Fossil Fuel Depletion
Eutrophication potential
Formation potential of tropospheric ozone photochemical oxidants
Acidification potential of land and water sources
91. Golden Rules
•Keep it simple
Is the geometry absolutely necessary for the type of analysis I am running?
Can I eliminate anything?
•Detach from Central
•Purge what’s not required – file size
Clean out what’s not relevant for analysis
•Use appropriate family type for custom components
•Use lowest complexity setting for export
Dependant on stage of design
Purpose of analysis
Will speed up analysis
Once in the VE
•Run model check
•Set model to 0,0 (Revit uses datum levels)
94. Wall Condition 1 - Step in wall
construction
Wall Condition 2 – Sill construction
Wall Condition 3 – Layers of
constructions
Wall Condition 4 – Room separation
lines
Wall Condition 5 – Protruding partitions
95. Ceiling Plenums/Voids
• Include if analysis requires them
• If model has been built to take account of them
• If not exclude or model in VE
• Assess Time v Requirement
97. Import Enhancement
New import settings gives the user control.
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Whether or not to tidy
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Whether or not to include space
boundaries from columns
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Minimum space boundary area to be
considered for inclusion
– this allows small surfaces to be ignored
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Maximum space boundary count for
use in tidying
98. Import Enhancement – What do they mean?
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Our Tidy Algorithms have been improved
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Tidy will try and
- close rooms
- add/remove vertices & edges
- invert surfaces that come across incorrectly
The user can turn this on and off.
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Work has been done to improve the algorithm to allow all rooms to import no
matter what level of quality the geometry is.
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The ability to excluded Columns without having to manipulate the Revit model has
been added.
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Space boundary areas below any user-entered minimum area can be excluded
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Spaces that have too many surfaces can be reduced/simplified on import to a user
defined level. Any spaces above a set level will be imported untidied.
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New report gives details of the quality of the file being imported before and after
the VE attempts to fix the raw geometry.
Additional feature enhancements planned for the next update.
Key features: all contained within the VE-Pro Software (If you haven't a lot of time to do all the slides – overview is below):Analysis engines: Sub hourly energy modelling simulation (1 min time step minimum) Daylighting / solar penetration results used by energy model Full solar penetration modelling (solar gain attributed exactly) Reverse ray traced modelling for daylight compensation control Natural ventilation & detailed HVAC modelling fully integrated in energy model (no post process) Fully integrated results viewer: Graphical output: Vista & Model-based visualisation: VistaPro Artificial lighting & daylighting design fully integrated (manufacturers lighting incl) 3D CFD analysis – boundary conditions from energy model LCA / LCC analysis – shared results and data model Links to manufacturers data included in softwareVoluntary rating systems: Accreditation BREEAM Navigator: BREEAM Badge of Recognition LEED US Navigator: USGBC Automation Partner LEED India NavigatorGreenStar US Architecture 2030 ChallengeApproved Building regulations software:Approved UK Domestic and Non-Domestic for all UK & Ireland regions: SAP / SBEM / DSM ASHRAE 90.1 2007: USGBC Automation Partner / ASHRAE 140 / US Epact Approved
Key features: all contained within the VE-Pro Software (If you haven't a lot of time to do all the slides – overview is below):Analysis engines: Sub hourly energy modelling simulation (1 min time step minimum) Daylighting / solar penetration results used by energy model Full solar penetration modelling (solar gain attributed exactly) Reverse ray traced modelling for daylight compensation control Natural ventilation & detailed HVAC modelling fully integrated in energy model (no post process) Fully integrated results viewer: Graphical output: Vista & Model-based visualisation: VistaPro Artificial lighting & daylighting design fully integrated (manufacturers lighting incl) 3D CFD analysis – boundary conditions from energy model LCA / LCC analysis – shared results and data model Links to manufacturers data included in softwareVoluntary rating systems: Accreditation BREEAM Navigator: BREEAM Badge of Recognition LEED US Navigator: USGBC Automation Partner LEED India NavigatorGreenStar US Architecture 2030 ChallengeApproved Building regulations software:Approved UK Domestic and Non-Domestic for all UK & Ireland regions: SAP / SBEM / DSM ASHRAE 90.1 2007: USGBC Automation Partner / ASHRAE 140 / US Epact Approved
Key features: all contained within the VE-Pro Software (If you haven't a lot of time to do all the slides – overview is below):Analysis engines: Sub hourly energy modelling simulation (1 min time step minimum) Daylighting / solar penetration results used by energy model Full solar penetration modelling (solar gain attributed exactly) Reverse ray traced modelling for daylight compensation control Natural ventilation & detailed HVAC modelling fully integrated in energy model (no post process) Fully integrated results viewer: Graphical output: Vista & Model-based visualisation: VistaPro Artificial lighting & daylighting design fully integrated (manufacturers lighting incl) 3D CFD analysis – boundary conditions from energy model LCA / LCC analysis – shared results and data model Links to manufacturers data included in softwareVoluntary rating systems: Accreditation BREEAM Navigator: BREEAM Badge of Recognition LEED US Navigator: USGBC Automation Partner LEED India NavigatorGreenStar US Architecture 2030 ChallengeApproved Building regulations software:Approved UK Domestic and Non-Domestic for all UK & Ireland regions: SAP / SBEM / DSM ASHRAE 90.1 2007: USGBC Automation Partner / ASHRAE 140 / US Epact Approved
Key features: all contained within the VE-Pro Software (If you haven't a lot of time to do all the slides – overview is below):Analysis engines: Sub hourly energy modelling simulation (1 min time step minimum) Daylighting / solar penetration results used by energy model Full solar penetration modelling (solar gain attributed exactly) Reverse ray traced modelling for daylight compensation control Natural ventilation & detailed HVAC modelling fully integrated in energy model (no post process) Fully integrated results viewer: Graphical output: Vista & Model-based visualisation: VistaPro Artificial lighting & daylighting design fully integrated (manufacturers lighting incl) 3D CFD analysis – boundary conditions from energy model LCA / LCC analysis – shared results and data model Links to manufacturers data included in softwareVoluntary rating systems: Accreditation BREEAM Navigator: BREEAM Badge of Recognition LEED US Navigator: USGBC Automation Partner LEED India NavigatorGreenStar US Architecture 2030 ChallengeApproved Building regulations software:Approved UK Domestic and Non-Domestic for all UK & Ireland regions: SAP / SBEM / DSM ASHRAE 90.1 2007: USGBC Automation Partner / ASHRAE 140 / US Epact Approved
Going to look at some of the new tools we have included in VE 2013 FP 1 due out on Friday. I will cover some of the key principles which havent changed since we started trying to import geometry from other softwares because we still see the consequences of not following the guidance on a regular/weekly basis so I think it is worth refreshing peoples memories.
Make sure are and volume comutations are set.Make sure the levels are coorectly set up in section using the visibility/graphic override
Use simplest complexity setting for export unless you particualrly want all of the mullions to come across (i.e. for Radiance type calculations). This will dramaticlaly reduce the number of surfaces you are bringing across thereby dramatically reducing the import and analysis time.
All should be set to non room bounding – otherwise you end up with incorrect representations of the building geometry.
What does ‘closing the loop of unmatched edges’ mean? Eamonn was going to get an image of this and put it in the new report format at the bottom where it gives these descriptions. My understanding is when you have a curved façade or a wall/edge, where this meets the roof/floor/other surface, the gbXML can have gaps in the geometry because the number of vertex points do not match up. The update algorithms close these gaps. Is it correct to say that ANY revit model will be imported into the VE now – regardless of the state of the geometry? Craig mentioned 94 or 97% success rate of models tested?? So far yes
New Import settings in ToolsàPreferences to allow these options to be under user control:Whether or not to tidyWhether or not to include space boundaries from columns, because this can greatly increase the number of space boundaries, especially when the columns are circularMinimum space boundary area to be considered for inclusion – this allows small surfaces to be ignored, especially if these come from columns but have not been correctly marked as coming from columns because of bad IFC.Maximum space boundary count for use in tidying. If the tidy keeps on growing the number of space boundaries this is a way of telling it to give up and revert to the untidied body.More debugging output from tidy (to make life easier for the developer) and some minor bug fixes.Major improvements to the algorithm for filling closed loops of unmatched edges:Completely rewritten to more reliably choose best way of filling the loop when there is a choice (see attached PNG file).Fixes to places where collinear vertices in the loop unfairly skew the determination of the best way of filling the loop.As a result of the above, healing is now pretty good most of the time, the main problems appear to be due to columns, either free-standing or embedded in walls. All imported models I’ve tried so far now run in Apache without any problem (but this is now part of automated testing).The import log is now much expanded. It is displayed after import, and saved as bimimport.htm in the project html folder. It includes all helpful metrics before and after tidying, more helpful error messages, and more accurate descriptions in footnotes of what the metrics mean (see attached bimimport.htm).A new import summary log is created, in the user area, just for the purposes of automated testing, so the summary results of a whole batch of imports can be seen together in one file.Import logging unified across gbXML, veXML and IFC (exception – suppressed for veXML unless environment variable ENABLE_IMPORT_LOGGING=true, to prevent bad interaction with plugins).Important: All rooms are now allowed to import except those with fewer than 4 space boundaries – because these cannot enclose a volume. So the focus is now on importing bad rooms and telling the user what the problem is, rather than just not importing them. So fault tolerance is now near 100%.