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Hi All,

I need advice on what is the best way to model a double height space that is spread across different spaces so that we have the simulation accurately modeling the thermal and daylight effect. I am attaching a jpg of the scenario (top section) and possible zoning conditions. The middle one is vertical zoning and the bottom one is horizontal zoning. Following are my queries

1. If I follow vertical zoning what is the best way to treat the top section of the wall so that we have the daylighting penetration from the left/right zone to the middle office zone.
2. On the other hand if I follow horizontal zoning , is it a good idea to delete the roof and floor of the zones or make a void on the roof and floor?
3. How does energyplus react to this kind of situation when we leave a void between two zones or delete the surfaces between two zones.

RegardsC:\fakepath\Openstdquestion-Model.jpg

Hi All,

I need advice on what is the best way to model a double height space that is spread across different spaces so that we have the simulation accurately modeling the thermal and daylight effect. I am attaching a jpg of the scenario (top section) and possible zoning conditions. The middle one is vertical zoning and the bottom one is horizontal zoning. Following are my queries

1. If I follow vertical zoning what is the best way to treat the top section of the wall so that we have the daylighting penetration from the left/right zone to the middle office zone.
2. On the other hand if I follow horizontal zoning , is it a good idea to delete the roof and floor of the zones or make a void on the roof and floor?
3. How does energyplus react to this kind of situation when we leave a void between two zones or delete the surfaces between two zones.

RegardsC:\fakepath\Openstdquestion-Model.jpg

Hi All,

I need advice on what is the best way to model a double height space that is spread across different spaces so that we have the simulation accurately modeling the thermal and daylight effect. I am attaching a jpg .jpg of the scenario (top section) and possible zoning conditions. The middle one is vertical zoning and the bottom one is horizontal zoning. Following are my queries

1. If I follow vertical zoning what is the best way to treat the top section of the wall so that we have the daylighting penetration from the left/right zone to the middle office zone.
2. On the other hand if I follow horizontal zoning , is it a good idea to delete the roof and floor of the zones or make a void on the roof and floor?
3. How does energyplus react to this kind of situation when we leave a void between two zones or delete the surfaces between two zones.

RegardsC:\fakepath\Openstdquestion-Model.jpg