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<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Peter, I think you might be
leading yourself into some unnecessary confusion with your word choices…<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>eQuest has 3 distinct entities:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><u><span style='color:#1F497D'>Shells</span></u><span
style='color:#1F497D'> are simply groups of spaces<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='color:#1F497D'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>-<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><u><span style='color:#1F497D'>Spaces</span></u><span
style='color:#1F497D'> are geometrical volumes, which may or may not have
floors, walls, ceilings, windows, etc. tied to them. Internal loads /
daylighting / occupancies are attributed to spaces. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoListParagraph style='text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
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</span></span></span><![endif]><u><span style='color:#1F497D'>Zones</span></u><span
style='color:#1F497D'> are simple entities that include one or more spaces,
with additional HVAC attributes like thermostat and airflow specifics. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>You’re using “floors”
to interchangeable discuss all the above, it seems. For clarity when
discussing eQuest, “floors” are merely the constructions we walk
on, normally one attribute of a “space.”<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>All that said, it’s
entirely possible to model a “box within a box,” as you’re
describing. You are limited in the wizards (by their nature) with regard
to defining zones/footprints… the best approach depends on the nature of
the space footprints you want to model. If it’s very simply two
stacked cubes enclosed within a larger cube, I’d personally model one
shell, with one space carved out of the middle. Then I’d use the
detailed mode to shrink that space volume and partition/ceiling dimensions to
match the first floor office, then copy the entire space and its componenents
for the second floor. I’d adjust the largest cube’s volume
(it’s a space property) to correct the conditioned volume, and be sure
all partitions are correctly associating the three spaces together…
With all spaces sorted out, ensure your three spaces are correctly grouped with
regard to “zones,” for association with your HVAC system(s).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'>Clear as mud =)?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span
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equest-users-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org
[mailto:equest-users-bounces@lists.onebuilding.org] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Peter
Hillermann<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, June 21, 2010 10:56 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> equest-users@lists.onebuilding.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Equest-users] Understanding Floors<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>To All,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>I just want to make sure I understand the properties behind
floors. If you have a square building volume with a smaller square inside it
that has 2 levels. EG:- an atrium as main space with 2 levels that are offices.
There will be a total of 3 floors in your model. Atrium floor, first floor
office and second floor office. Each of these will have a designated floor to
floor height. You cannot put one zone inside another on the same floor.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Is this correct?<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal>Thanks, <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=DE style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"ITC Avant Garde Std Bk";
letter-spacing:1.0pt'>PETER HILLERMANN<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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