The project information (location and building definition) allows you to obtain more accurate heating and cooling information for your project.
| Prepare for the analysis. | Define area and volume settings, building parameters, and building type settings. | |
| Specify information for individual spaces. | If needed, modify the parameters for individual spaces in the model. | |
| Verify spaces and zones. | Use the System Browser to verify zones and spaces. All spaces should be assigned to a zone that you created. The default zone should be empty. | |
| Check the analytical 3D model. | Launch the Heating and Cooling Loads dialog and examine the analytical model to check the boundaries for all the spaces in a 3D view. The analytical model can help you detect spaces that are not properly enclosed. | |
| Adjust zone and space boundaries. | Modify boundaries and specifications for zones and spaces as needed. |
The Heating and Cooling Loads analysis lets you determine heating and cooling requirements. You can adjust the model and rerun the analysis to determine the most efficient design.