Autodesk Insight Green Building Studio

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Issue:

After creating a run in Green Building Studio, the Potential Energy Savings chart does not display anything.
What is should look like:

Causes:

Due to updates to the Green Building Studio service, if the original base run is coming from Revit, the Potential Energy Savings chart is no longer being generated. This is as designed behavior, as Potential Energy Savings is being replaced with other charts in Project Solon.

Solution:

If you upload a gbXML file from GBS.autodesk.com (from run list page, actions -> Upload gbxml file (create a base run)…) Potential Energy Savings should still come up.

Versions:

all;

I put together this article of “best practices’ in using Autodesk Insight. One of the best tools out there with a “ease of use” that no other energy analysis tool can touch along with a typical 248 series of runs to compile the data. All of this which has been validated;

Engines & Validation

  • Energy – Computational – DOE 2.2 run in the cloud on Green Build Studio (GBS), tested and documented against ASHRAE 140 Practical
  • Daylighting – Uses Autodesk A360 Rendering, a cloud based engine that uses bidirectional ray tracing. This engine has been validated against Radiance and real world measurements.
  • Solar – Perez sky model, tested by National Renewable Energy Lab (NREL)
  • Heating/Cooling – EnergyPlus / ASHRAE 140

Green Building Studio (GBS) LINK

Cloud based service that runs and stores the individual simulations

HVAC

Insight includes a factor for HVAC that accurately reflects the overall value of HVAC system from hi to lo efficiency; a range or a single column

Export

gbXML, DOE 2.2, EnergyPlus, Graphics, 2030 DDx

Countries

Globally applicable – physics / currencies

Getting Started

Check if Energy Analysis is enabled

Check if you have the plugin OR download and install: go to: https://insight.autodesk.com

Pick version and install

New tools on the Analysis tab on the ribbon

Check you have entitlements and (cloud credits for Lighting Analysis). Go to: https://manage.autodesk.com

For Lighting Analysis Only:

1.ALWAYS set model to ‘Use Conceptual Masses and Building Elements’

2. Start with the default Analytical Space and Surface Resolution

3. Set Perimeter Zone Depth Y/N? (Mass = Yes, Building Elements = 0’)

4. ‘Advanced’ Options:

A. Set Building Type

B. Room/Space Data

C. Disable Detailed Element Material Thermal Properties Indian songs download mp4.

Create a new 3D view and isolate key architectural elements that are being used. Isolate Elements Link

Disable unnecessary elements (optional but faster processing)

‘Uncategorized’ vs ‘New Insight’ & Model Menu → Rename, Move etc.

Use Energy Cost or Energy Use (EUI)? Cost is More Tangible and Represents Actual Value to the Building Owner. Also Benchmark Comparison

The ‘BIM’ Setting and Energy Range Paradigm. Explore Opportunity & Embrace Uncertainty!

Use Scenarios and Scenario Compare. Use Model Compare – Settings, Members, Comments & Scenarios

Export options incl. AIA 2030 DDx and other formats: EnergyPlus, GBxml, DOE-2, etc.