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Can you guarantee that the completed building will match the performance predicted by the analysis in its day-to-day operations?

• Ideally yes, but occasionally no. Since buildings can change in use and the environment itself may vary (since the analysis uses predictions,) the results may be slightly different. For instance, a shopping mall will reach beyond intended capacity on Black Friday, or when there is a sale going on Vs. when not. Other unrelated aspects that may affect performance as well, like inflation for instance (to go on with the shopping mall example) can affect the customer count hence building use.

When choosing settings for each of the building performance factors, should you always choose the setting that gives the absolute lowest predicted energy use?

How can you use Insight feedback to make design choices regarding materials, lightning, PV, etc.?

If one was in a space with limited lighting, the use of any reflective flooring can improve light quality in the space. The same can be used for other factors like heat and carpeting, or other items as well.

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?

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?