When preparing a Revit model for energy analysis, you can define thermal properties for the materials and elements included in the simulation.
When you define thermal properties for materials and elements in the model and when you select Detailed Elements in the Advanced Energy Settings dialog, these thermal properties override those defined using schematic types and conceptual types.
For all materials except glass, energy analysis uses only the following thermal properties from the Revit model.
| Thermal property | Where is this property defined? |
|---|---|
| Thickness | Defined for each layer in the Edit Assembly dialog for the element type |
| Thermal Conductivity | Defined on the Thermal tab of the Material Browser for the selected material |
| Specific Heat | Defined on the Thermal tab of the Material Browser for the selected material |
| Density | Defined on the Thermal tab of the Material Browser for the selected material |
For windows and curtain wall panels, use the Type Properties dialog to define analysis properties as follows: