[Bldg-sim] Do I need to use the actual window shape?

[JRR]

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IT"S the header space at the top of the window, the width of the 
soffit,  that turns off the summer heat................

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On 2/24/2012 12:10 PM, Alex Krickx wrote:
>
> Hi Esmireta,
>
> I'm not sure about what LEED requires, but I would be aware that in 
> addition to Window-Wall Ratio, you should also consider Glass-Frame 
> ratio. Depending on the software and method that you model windows, 
> two 3'x5' windows with a 1" frame are NOT the same as one 6'x5' window 
> (the 6'x5' would have two vertical components, whereas the two 3'x5' 
> would have four vertical components). I'm not sure a LEED reviewer 
> would notice the difference, but I think best practice is to include 
> the correct frame area in your model.
>
> Kind regards,
>
> Alex Krickx
>
> Alex Krickx, LEED AP
>
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>
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> [mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] *On Behalf Of *Esmireta
> *Sent:* Thursday, February 23, 2012 5:45 PM
> *To:* BLDGSIM
> *Subject:* [Bldg-sim] Do I need to use the actual window shape?
>
> When doing the LEED project, do I need to use the actual window shape, 
> or just keep the window-wall ratio in each direction?
>
> I don't think the window shape will influence the energy cost if the 
> window-wall ratio is the same. But I don't know if the LEED reviewer 
> care about it.
>
> Thanks a lot!
>
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