Modeling a space within a space

[junaidbinnaseer]

I have a building in which their is a space within a space. I can not model it as IES gives me an error " space is intersecting another space". I have attached the link to the image below:

http://snag.gy/4Ja1w.jpg

How should I model it?

[Complex Potential]

Hiya

The surrounding circulation zone will need to be modelled as two separate zones connected together with holes. Also, don't try to merge them because it will cause you problems later.

CP

[Megan]

Exactly right! This FAQ may help illustrate:

http://www.iesve.com/support/faq/pdf/modelit_faq151.pdf

[Cicerio]

Megan,

I have also had minor problems modeling a room within a room. Got around it with a solution like yours.

I now need to model 500mm dia pillars that go from floor to ceiling in internal zones every 7.5 m set 1m from the perimeter.

I tried using cylinder, which worked fine except I get the "it intersects another zone message"

These pillars are all over the building! Does it matter if i just draw them in? Really I wanted to see the floor area in the zone they are in reduce accordingly.

Suggestions or comments welcome!

[Complex Potential]

Theoretically you could draw each pillar in as its own zone and then build the rest of the room around them but you're going to have to split each room into multiple parts. Unfortunately this would be a massively fiddly and time consuming exercise and not one I would recommend.

Instead you could try increasing the thickness of the walls and activate internal volumes to account for the reduced floor area if you are simply worried about the number being reported.