We are constantly moving towards sustainable buildings that consume less yet provide greater occupant productivity, comfort and safety. Hence, it becomes extremely important to run energy simulations for our buildings. For this reason, we have an energy simulation component within OpenBuildings Designer called OpenBuildings Energy Simulator. Here, we will see how to transfer an OpenBuildings Designer model to OpenBuildings Energy Simulator using Analytical Space Model. Additionally, we will also mention some guidelines necessary to make this transfer seamless. Solution Step 1: Enclosed Volume To begin, the primary aspect that you need to keep in mind while transferring a model from OpenBuildings Designer to OpenBuildings Energy Simulator is to make sure that the model is an enclosed volume. As an illustration it can be as simple as a rectangular space with four walls and a ceiling/roof whose ceiling height matches the height of the walls/bottom of the ceiling/roof.  Gaps and overlaps should be avoided. An Enclosed Model Step 2: Analytical Space Model Explorer Subsequently, go to the Analysis tab in OpenBuildings Designer and click on Energy Analysis icon, this will launch the ASM Explorer. Here you can see a preview of your model and check for errors if any.For example, if

Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a methodology that involves planning, executing, and managing buildings and other structures with software. Relevant building data is digitally modeled, combined, and recorded.

In OpenBuildings Designer it is possible to create Compound Wall adjusted to your project needs. In this article we are going to learn how we can create a compound wall, how we can then place it in our model and take advantage of editing layers.  Compound Wall Solution STEP 1: Create compound parts in Family/Part Editor Open Family/Part Editor, in the folder tree scroll down to the Compound Parts, notice that we have three paths listed for Dataset, WorkSpace and Workset. You can choose the level on which you would like to create new compound Parts. Right click on the empty field and select New, now you can create a new xml file. This is just a file where the compound part is going to be stored.Subsequently, when you have that xml, you can create the families. After creating the family you can populate it with information by using the provided fields. Here you can provide information such as wall name and description. Creating Compound Parts https://youtu.be/tmHoifHf_54   Next, we will insert the wall layers.It is easier to start putting your layers from left to right because it keeps adding them in that direction. You need to select Family and