Can you guarantee that the completed building will match the performance predicted by the analysis in its day-to-day operations?
- Why or why not?
There is no guarantee that the completed building will match the performance predicted by the analysis in its day-to-day operations. We have set a goal here on Insight, but the true usage varies everyday because people have different needs and will have their own preferences. Also with climate change and material deterioration, the standard of the building will lower with time.
When choosing settings for each of the building performance factors, should you always choose the setting that gives the absolute lowest predicted energy use?
No, because that will be expensive and impractical.
How can you use Insight feedback to make design choices regarding materials, lighting, PV, etc.?
4D simulations are often used to show the construction sequence for an entire project, but shorter simulations that focus on a specific period of time are also useful.
- Can you provide examples of how a simulation that focuses on a 1 or 2 week period could be useful for planning?
For 1 to 2 weeks, we can probably complete one component for one floor completely, or we can complete several components for one part of the building. A finer grain gives us more specific instructions on how to carry out the project.
What level of detail should be included in a 4D simulation?
- Should you include all of the elements in the building model?
How can the feedback shown in a 4D simulation help you to optimize the project schedule?
- What are the main benefits of linking model elements to the project schedule?
How can model-based quantity takeoff improve the design process?
How can designers improve their designs using the information provided by preliminary estimates of the cost of building their design ideas?