Hello Everyone 
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I’m working on an energy modeling project for a complex building and could use some guidance on how to best approach it using Ladybug Tools. The building in question is a mixed-use development with irregular geometry—think curved facades, varying heights, and a non-orthogonal floor plan. My main challenge is ensuring that my energy analysis accurately captures the unique characteristics of this form.
Here are a few specific questions I’m hoping to get some insight on:
- Geometry Simplification: For energy modeling purposes, should I simplify the building geometry, and if so, what level of simplification is recommended without compromising the accuracy of the results? Any tips on how to handle this efficiently in Ladybug/Honeybee?
- Solar Radiation & Shading Analysis: Given the curved facade, I’m particularly interested in performing a detailed solar radiation and shading analysis. What’s the best way to set up this kind of analysis in Ladybug? Is there a preferred workflow for complex forms like this?
- EnergyPlus Workflow: I’ve been using the Honeybee plugin to connect with EnergyPlus for simulations. Are there any specific considerations or best practices I should be aware of when dealing with non-conventional building shapes? For instance, are there any common pitfalls in the EnergyPlus workflow that I should watch out for?
I’d appreciate any guidance or resources that the community can provide. I’ve already gone through some of the documentation and tutorials, but I’m eager to hear from those with experience handling cognos complex geometries in Ladybug Tools.
Thank you in advance.