Before performing energy optimization of an architectural model that contains masses or detailed elements or both, create an energy model that is as complete and accurate as possible.
By performing energy optimization at every stage of the project life cycle, from conceptual design to schematic design to design development, you can continuously target and drive towards better energy performance.
- To learn how to use masses for energy optimization, read
Create the Energy Model: Massing.
That topic describes what is required for masses to be included as part of the energy model and how to represent surrounding structures that will shade the building.
- To learn how Revit uses architectural elements for energy optimization, read About Creating Energy Models from Architectural Elements.
- To learn how to create a complete and accurate energy model from a detailed architectural model, read Create the Energy Model: Detailed Architectural Model.
- Use a mix of these methods to generate an energy model from your architectural model that may include masses and detailed elements.
Create an Energy Model
- When you are satisfied with the energy model, go to the next step: generate the energy analysis.
