A building will often be made more 'boxy'

General Modelling

The Building Physics department at Fulcrum use a variety of different modelling packages. Although these each offer different ways in which to analsye a scenario, there are some basic modelling principles that they have in common.

For a model to be best and most usefully constructed it is important that the modeller has as much information about the subject space and it's internal conditions as possible. It is also vital that the objective of the modelling exercise is clearly defined - How the model is constructed may vary with what information is required from the output.

With any modelling exercise there are assumptions and approximations that need to be made. Buildings can be very complex and in order to produce a useful model it is necessary to focus on the aspect under examination whilst keeping in mind, but simplifying other aspects. All such simplifications must be carefully considered so as not to impact on the accuracy of modelling results.

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The Building Physics group will normally aim to produce a report for every model undertaken. This will include an Introduction and description of the model together with any assumptions made. Details of the different cases run with results for each, and a conclusion summarising findings. This report will be written in consultation with those commissioning the model.