Energy Analysis using Building Elements - Quick Start

You can set building elements as the basis for generating the energy analytical model used for energy simulation.

In addition to Energy Settings, additional information can be added to enhance the detail of the energy analytical model used for simulation. For example, physical properties of layered wall assemblies can be used in place of conceptual constructions.

The following instructions describe how to perform an energy simulation of an entire building model that is comprised of Revit building elements such as walls, roofs, and doors. Use these instructions to quickly create a baseline simulation that uses default energy settings. Then see the Energy Analysis using Building Elements - Detailed Workflow to learn how to modify the building element model and its energy settings to refine the analysis.

1.	Sign in to Autodesk 360	To use this feature, you must sign in to Autodesk 360. Click Sign in Sign in to Autodesk 360, and enter your Autodesk ID and password.
2.	Create a building model.	Create a building elements model.
3.	Set Building Elements as the basis of the Energy Analytical Model.	Click Analyze tabEnergy Analysis panel Use Building Element Mode.
4.	Specify Building Type and Location	Click Analyze tabEnergy Analysis panelEnergy Settings. In the About Energy Settings dialog: For Building Type, review the occupancy type assigned to the building, and modify as needed. For Location, review the geographic location specified for the project, and modify as needed.
5.	Create the Energy Analytical Model and run the Energy Simulation.	Click Analyze tabEnergy Analysis panel Run Energy Simulation. In the dialog, select Create the Energy Analytical Model and continue to run the simulation.
6.	Check the Energy Analytical Model and proceed with the Simulation.	You are informed when the energy analytical model has been generated. Click OK to proceed with the energy simulation. To learn about energy model validation and limitations, see Building Element Energy Analytical Model Validation.
7.	Name the simulation run name and specify the Green Building Studio project.	In the Run Energy Simulation dialog, specify a name for the simulation run, and select whether to create a new or use an existing Green Building Studio project. Then click Continue.
8.	Click the simulation name.	When the analysis is complete, an alert displays. Click the analysis name in the alert to view the simulation results. Or click Analyze tabEnergy Analysis panel Results & Compare, and select the analysis from the project tree.
9.	Review the simulation results.	In the About Results and Compare dialog, view the analysis results. Tip: Use the Settings tab to select the charts to include in the results and to configure the display of energy analysis data on the Results tab.
10.	Make changes, simulate, and compare.	Modify the building model and energy settings as needed. Then repeat steps 5-7 to run a simulation on the modified model. For a side-by-side comparison of simulation results, select multiple analyses and click Compare on the toolbar.