[Bldg-sim] Occupancy

[Brian Tysoe]

Hello all,

I have a question about occupancy schedules for energy models.

Generally the owner will provide peak occupancy numbers on a room-by-room basis; and a peak overall occupancy number for the entire building. Inevitably the room-by-room numbers will add up to significantly more than the overall building number.

Which numbers should be used for the energy model? Would you use the room-by-room number and scale them down with the occupancy schedule based on the overall occupancy?

Obviously, this has a significant impact on the results.

Thanks,


Brian Tysoe M.A.Sc., P.Eng., LEED AP
Mechanical Engineer

MCW Consultants Ltd. <http://www.mcw.com>
600-156 Front Street West
Toronto, ON M5J 2L6
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