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I am just starting out in the process of creating an energy model with EnergyPlus/Open Studio. I have the building plans, and I am not sure where to start with zoning it out. For this software, should I make zones as big chunks, or just choose a room, and duplicate it a bunch of times, or make each floor one big zone. I honestly don't know where to start, any information to help get me started would be very helpful, Thanks! P.S. This is a Dorm/Residential Hall, so there are only a few room types, duplicated throughout the 4 levels.

I am just starting out in the process of creating an energy model with EnergyPlus/Open Studio. I have the building plans, and I am not sure where to start with zoning it out. For this software, should I make zones as big chunks, or just choose a room, and duplicate it a bunch of times, or make each floor one big zone. I honestly don't know where to start, any information to help get me started would be very helpful, Thanks! P.S. This is a Dorm/Residential Hall, so there are only a few room types, duplicated throughout the 4 levels.

I am just starting out in the process of creating an energy model with EnergyPlus/Open Studio. I have the building plans, and I am not sure where to start with zoning it out. For this software, should I make zones as big chunks, or just choose a room, and duplicate it a bunch of times, or make each floor one big zone. I honestly don't know where to start, any information to help get me started would be very helpful, Thanks! P.S. This is a Dorm/Residential Hall, so there are only a few room types, duplicated throughout the 4 levels.

I am just starting out in the process of creating an energy model with EnergyPlus/Open Studio. I have the building plans, and I am not sure where to start with zoning it out. For this software, should I make zones as big chunks, or just choose a room, and duplicate it a bunch of times, or make each floor one big zone. I honestly don't know where to start, any information to help get me started would be very helpful, Thanks! P.S. This is a Dorm/Residential Hall, so there are only a few room types, duplicated throughout the 4 levels.