How to model Curtain Wall in OpenStudio?

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I went through the paper. Drawing part is not described in detail. There is only the model and simulation results.

Negar ( 2016-01-13 20:42:19 -0600 )edit

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answered 2016-01-08 13:04:19 -0600

TaylorRoberts

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updated 2016-01-08 13:08:33 -0600

What issue are you have problems with specifically? It is common modeling practice to model curtain wall as a large window per floor and adjust the thermal and solar performance of the glass to include the framing. Spandrel glazing can just be modeled as a wall with the appropriate U-value due to the fact that it is painted and backed with insulation. Spandrel u-values can be found from this paper by the California Energy Commission

This is an example of curtain wall with spandrel glazing modeled in OS: image description

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For modelling, I went through the same way but I was not sure when I added frame and divider to glazing part in EP. Since the spandrel part in my model is glass as well, I need to add framing area for it. In EP, it is assumed that all frame characteristics—such as width, are the same. Regarding this I have two questions: 1. Can I consider framing for the spandrel area? 2. If yes, the frame area in the intersection of glazing and spandrel will be doubled in the model???!

Negar ( 2016-01-13 20:38:56 -0600 )edit

The link is so helpful. Thank you so much.

Negar ( 2016-01-13 20:49:52 -0600 )edit

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