Set Up the Model for Analysis

There are three approaches to setting up the model.

Models that contain building elements (walls, floors, roofs, etc.), massing elements, or a mixture of both massing and building elements together can be analyzed.

Regardless of the type of elements in your model, you'll need to set the location and choose weather data during model set up.

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Specify a geographic location and select a weather station to provide data used in the energy analysis of the model. Specify the Location	Use a simple massing model during early stages of design to create an energy analytical model. Create the Energy Analytical Model: Massing	Combine massing and detailed elements in a design to create an energy analytical model. Create the Energy Analytical Model: Mixed Design	Understand the best practices for modeling when using detailed elements to create an energy analytical model. Create the Energy Model: Detailed Architectural Analytical Model