[Bldg-sim] Solar Water Heater & Residential Classification for Hotel

[Loren Appin]

Hi Everyone,

Was wondering if someone could clarify if a hotel falls under "residential"
within the ASHRAE 90.1 guidelines.  I'm modeling a hotel that is G+6, and is
filled with guest rooms except for the ground floor which includes a lobby
and small cafeteria.  I find that this clarification becomes especially
important when doing the base case model using the guidelines from appendix
G as it makes a large difference in the type of system to use.  In the user
manual, on page G-22 to be specific, The last paragraph states that
"Residential spaces in buildings are used primarily for living and
sleeping.  They include, but are not limited to, dwelling units, hotel/motel
guest rooms, dormitories... etc." And for this reason I have assumed the
building to be residential, but because it says "residential SPACES" instead
of "buildings" I am starting to question it.

Also, has anyone had any experience modeling solar hot water heaters in
VisualDOE and if so, how have you gone about modeling it?

Thanks for the help!


Loren

MECSD
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