IES-VE User Forum

I am looking at a building which is built into a hill so there are walls on each level which are in contact with the ground. What is the best way to model this using the new feature in the construction database, and what would typical inputs be for this? Using the "update from building geometry ...

Is it possible to set a back up system to any other system than a CHP? for example, GSHP which is limited in capacity.

In Compliance, I have noticed that for an "actual" building system set up with radiators, with a supply ventilation (air not tempered), there is no associated auxiliary energy in the notional building (shown in in the BRUKL report and Vista results). Looking at the "notional" building and the system ...

what sort of value do you use for the AEV when selected a CV system for air conditioning ie the energy for pumps and controls, when the SFP is 2.5 W/l/s? Thanks