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class=779595305-09032007>Hi all</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=779595305-09032007>I have a problem when I tried to model a multi-level
space atrium with skylight.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=779595305-09032007>When I modified the atrium in Wizard as "open to
below", there didn't show any roof surface which I can define
skylight.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=779595305-09032007>If I don't modify it "open to below", then there is
internal floor in the model.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=779595305-09032007>I found in the TOPICS manual it shows the program takes
solar radiation absorbed by interior walls into account.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=779595305-09032007>Shall I specify the internal walls adjacent to atrium
as "interior glazing" so that the direct solar can come
through?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=779595305-09032007>Or if actually there is no interior glazing, can I
specify the internal walls as "Air"?</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=779595305-09032007>I am just concerned about the heat transfer from the
skylight and atrium.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=779595305-09032007>Could anyone give me some advice on how to specify the
multi level atrium with skylight properly.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=779595305-09032007>Thank you in advance.</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><FONT face=Arial color=#0000ff size=2><SPAN
class=779595305-09032007>Regards,</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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class=779595305-09032007>Vickie</SPAN></FONT></DIV>
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