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Rhino to Tas: Grasshopper Scripts In the last Rhino To Tas blog post, we looked at how we can use LadybugTools Honeybee grasshopper plugin to generate gbXML and IDF files that can be imported into Tas. We also touched on how we could automate Tas from within Grasshopper by writing scripts.  In this post, we’ll

Python Scripting in Tas In previous blog posts, we’ve looked at how you can get started with the Tas API. We mentioned that you can use almost any programing language to automate Tas, and I personally recommended getting started with Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) with Microsoft Excel. This is for two reasons; the first,

Calculating Metabolic Pollutant Generation Rates (CO₂) There are many regulations which endorse modelling occupant pollutant generation accumulation within buildings. For occupants, this pertains to carbon dioxide (CO2). Most standards set thresholds which should not be exceeded: ASHRAE Standard 62.1 CIBSE Guide A WELL Building Standard LEED  BREEAM  Building simulation software often takes the CO2 generation

Understanding Load Calculations in Building Simulation: Coincidental Loads vs. Steady-State Loads In the world of building design and simulation, accurately calculating loads is essential for ensuring optimal performance and energy efficiency. As buildings evolve to meet the demands of modern life, understanding the nuances of different load types becomes increasingly critical. Among these, coincidental loads

Part L 2021 Building Use Types Sometimes it’s not always clear which NCM internal conditions correspond to each of the Building Use Types listed in the BRUKL document. This table lists them all out, clearly.  These categories are the categories assigned by the BRUKL generator version 6.1.4.0, in conjunction with the 6.1.b internal conditions.  Retail/Financial