Add New Building - Default Data Tab

This tab allows you to define the templates used to populate the new building with default Model Data.

Construction

Select the construction template to use as a source of default fabric data for the building. By default DesignBuilder will select the Reference construction template for the current region, or, if a building has been added previously, then the templates selected the last time a building was added are provided as defaults.

Activity

Select the activity template to use as a source of default activity-related data for the building.

This will set the following default data:

• Occupancy levels and timing, holidays etc
• Metabolic rates
• Levels of equipment use
• Heating and cooling temperature setpoints
• Illuminance requirements
• Fresh air requirements

Glazing

The glazing template is used as a source of default window,  shading and percentage glazing data for the building.  

Lighting

The lighting template is used as a source of default lighting and lighting control data for the building.

HVAC

The HVAC template is used as a source of default data for the HVAC equipment to heat and cool the building.