Factors Influencing Thermal Behaviour
Some of the factors which influence the thermal behaviour of a building and whose influences the Building Simulator allows the user to investigate are given below:
• Thermal insulation
• Thermal capacity (also known as "thermal mass")
• Glazing properties
• Built form and orientation
• Climate
• Shading from nearby buildings and self-shading
• Infiltration
• Natural ventilation
• Mechanical ventilation