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Before uploading your model to Insight - Tech Preview you will need to prepare the model to ensure that the resulting analytical model is as accurate a possible.
Disclaimer: While the current scope of Carbon Insight is limited to a subset of building envelope elements, its primary goal is to address Total Carbon. As such, rather than rely directly on Revit element definitions, which are not necessarily in a structured form to facilitate Total Carbon, Carbon Insight is based on the energy analytical model. While this doesn't contain everything required for a true total carbon analysis, it does provide a single consistent means of starting total Carbon Analysis, especially at early stages. As we develop Carbon Insights further, we will add support for other element types, sources of model data, and embodied and operational carbon.
Perform the following steps in the order listed. Details for each step are provided in the sections below.
- Isolate elements that will be used in the creation of the energy analytical model.
- Focus the model to minimize processing time.
- Identify and resolve issues, such as obvious missing elements and large gaps.
- Create the energy analytical model and assess its quality.
- Reduce resolution incrementally as needed.
Note: If the model contains slanted or elliptical walls, incorrect carbon analysis results may be generated.
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1. Isolate elements
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2. (If Needed) Focus the model
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3. (If Needed) Identify and resolve issues
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4. Create the energy analytical model and assess its quality
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