[Bldg-sim] roof monitor, day lighting and photo sensors in DOE2.2

[Matthew Higgins]

Did you get an answer Christian? I've been wondering this too...

Matthew Higgins, LEED AP
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Environmental Dynamics, Inc.
Architecture and Sustainability Consulting Services
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Christian Stalberg wrote:

> I have a question re. adding a roof monitor to an existing schematic 
> in DOE2. I have constructed a roof monitor using exterior walls and 
> added the glazing to the monitor. I will be simulating use of day 
> lighting and scheduled photo sensors. Questions:
>
> 1) do I need to remove the roof of the existing schematic and replace 
> it with four horizontal exterior walls that will connect the monitor 
> to the main building? I am assuming the roof will act as a barrier 
> between the monitor and the main building conditioned space beneath 
> it. Or is this unnecessary?
>
> 2) How do I place a roof on the monitor…do I use a horizontal exterior 
> wall?
>
> Thanks!
>
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>
> **Christian Stalberg**, Energy Modeler
> Southern Energy Management
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