Please forgive this newbie question: I can put the W/mK against each element. I can use these elements to create a composite surface. (Except I can't make an element layer that combines timber and insulation) ... so where can I see the 'U' value of t...
Hi, I'm working with translations of heat pump characteristica and I wonder about the English terms (if any) for a ground heat pump: Pump extremes: 1. The warmest outgoing temperature (around +60) 2. The coldest incoming temperature (around -8 for Br...
hi all, just testing Ecodesigner STAR before taking the plunge - i noticed the attached happening when working through the thermal bridging simulation for a (very bad) detail... it looks to me like ecodesigner can't 'resolve' the detail enough when t...
Hi Just looking for some level of reassurance from other users regarding the interface between EDS and PassivHaus. We have a small test scheme which appears to achieve PassivHaus status using EDS calculation ( with a bit of manipulation of the ventil...
Hi, I'm looking at the Swedish translation of the setting "Minimum Operation Time" under Central Heat Pump Settings in EDS. In the VIP-program this setting is called (direct translation): Shortest time for operation and stop. Basically it means the p...
Hello, Someone could tell me how the parameters for natural ventilation are defined in ecodesigner Star? Calculations are made with open external windows? There is possibility of defining control strategies of natural ventilation? Example: automatic ...
How can I see which version I'm using? I can't tell the difference other than after pressing the green icon and start going into the menus. I'm looking for a more visible recognition of if it's EE or EDS I'm using. ? /Mats
While checking on the promotional brochures for EcoDesigner and some of the past brochures from ArchiCAD 17 I noticed there's some sort of energy properties (and surface also) panel for materials I've been looking throughout ArchiCAD and can't seem t...
When I check the exterior structures for the basement room the foundation slab is shown correctly but I also get two small areas under the door which is an interior door. If I elevate the door a few mms the areas go away. The door has no threshold. I...
Now that I've got an energy evaluation (though I'm not really sure what its really telling me) I'm interested in efficiently completing my DOB required REScheck for my project. REScheck wants each component input, showing area, orientation, R value i...
