Class Name: glazing_construction
Description: Contains the attributes of parts of the building that pass light, such as windows and skylights.
Parent Class: Building
Number of Instances: 1...N
Attributes:
| Name |
Description |
Required |
Type |
Len
|
Options |
Min |
Max |
| name |
Name of the construction |
Y |
string |
40 |
WIN1,WIN2,...WIN8
|
|
|
| construction_method |
Construction method to use |
Y |
string |
20 |
custom |
|
|
| num_panes |
Number of panes in glazing |
Y |
int |
|
|
1 |
3 |
| u_value |
U-value (conductance) of glazing |
Y |
float |
|
|
0.01 |
5
|
| shgc |
Solar heat gain coefficient of glazing |
Y |
float |
|
|
0 |
.87 |
Validation/Rules: SHGC Cannot exceed 0.87 since shading coefficient must be < 1
|
Notes: | 