Work with Revit space properties

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Depending on the method used to create an energy model,

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it may not be necessary to include rev spaces in a project.

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However, to understand how R

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spaces can be used and the influence they can have

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on the analytical spaces used to perform a systems analysis.

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We need to review and understand their properties

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in this project.

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We will understand the default allocation of properties to analytical spaces.

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When rivet spaces have not been used in a project

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and review some of the properties of a rivet

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space and understand the allocation of space types.

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Ensure the current view is set to HVAC 3D views 3d

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from the manage tab of the ribbon, select the mep settings, dropdown menu

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and choose building and space type settings

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from the list of building types on the left select hospital or healthcare.

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If no rivet spaces are added to this project,

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when the energy model is created,

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it will use the energy analysis parameters shown on the right

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and apply them to every analytical space in the project.

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While this will provide the basis for an analysis,

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it may not be a true reflection of the planned use for each of the spaces

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and may not give an accurate account of the heating and cooling loads.

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Change the option from building type to space type.

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If rivet spaces are added to the project,

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those spaces can be allocated a space type from the list on the left,

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the energy analysis parameter values can be edited for each space type.

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And when space types are applied to spaces in the project,

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these values will be used during the analysis

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in the filter field type. The word conference

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from the list select conference meeting multi purpose.

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The list of parameters and values shown on the right are defined for this space type.

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Set the outdoor air method to air changes per hour

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and add a value of 10,

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then select OK to close the window

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from the project browser set the view to HVAC floor plans. Second floor spaces

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from the floor plan, select the conference room space near the center

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from the space properties.

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Note the outdoor air method and the air changes per hour value are

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in line with the changes previously made to the rivet space type.

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A systems analysis would use the values assigned to

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the conference room space type and any additional changes

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to the values of that space type would have

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an effect on the results of further systems analysis.

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The space type in its values can also be accessed from the space properties,

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select the button to access the space types.

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Here we can see the same list of space types.

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The parameter values can also be controlled from here.

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And if the space type you need is not available, then a new space type can be created

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or an existing one duplicated

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change the space type to classroom lecture training

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and note the change to the energy analysis parameter values

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select OK to close the window.

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The energy analysis parameter values will now

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be applied to the resulting analytical space in

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the energy model and will have an effect on the outcome of the systems analysis,

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understanding the application of Rait

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spaces

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and how and where to set the properties for each is

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a key factor in the steps towards creating an energy model.

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And the values applied to analytical spaces.

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The quality and accuracy of the information and overrides

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applied will affect the outcome of your systems analysis

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and the subsequent decisions made when moving on to

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the design of the physical systems in your project.