[Bldg-sim] Window

[Brian Fountain]

In the case you described, the proposed design will have almost 80% 
fenestration (actual fenestration area).  The reference building will 
have 40% glazing. 

Ümit Esiyok wrote:
> Dear all,
>
> I simulate an office building from ASHRAE Table G3.1 I read that "Vertical
> fenestration areas for new buildings and additions shall equal that in the
> Proposed design or 40 % groß above grade wall, whichever is smaller, an
> shall be distrubuted uniformly..."
> My office building has in reality almost 80 % fenestration area.
> my first Qeustion is;
> 1)in Proposed and Baseline design the fenestration area must be same or not?
> 2)in both cases should window area be less than 40%?
> 3)I read from this email group that 40 % fenestration area requirement not
> aplicable anymore ? is that right?
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