Hello,
I am looking for some help explaining why my energy analysis is failing. I could use some help on how to build my model so the analytical model works. I have attached the model and a screenshot of the error here. Thanks.
Hi @ericK5ABA , thank you so much for reaching out and sharing your model!
We will definitely take a look at and get back to you with the material layer that is creating the issue.
In the meantime, we released the next generation of Insight last April and it would be fantastic if you could try it. It should solve you are facing.
I am attaching here a couple of links that can be helpful to explore different workflows and explain how to install the Add-on in case your RVT version does not have it already installed.
Your input is highly valued, and we're looking forward to hearing from you.
Best
Giuseppe
Hi @ericK5ABA ,
I’ve reviewed your model, and it appears that the gypsum board layer is too thin given the thermal conductivity properties that DOE-2 can process. I’ve made some adjustments to the model and increased the layer thickness to 2" for all construction types. I have attached an edited version here.
To avoid this issue in the future, would you be able to simulate your model in the next generation of Insight? It uses a more advanced energy engine that can handle such cases at the material level.
Please let me know if you need more information or assistance getting started with the next Gen Insight.
Best,
Giuseppe
Hello Giuseppe,
Thanks for the feedback. I will have a look at the model later today. I am unsure how to get the latest version of Insight. This was modeled in the most recent version of Revit (2025) with the provided Insight package from Autodesk as a bundled install.
Hi @ericK5ABA ,
you should be run the analysis using the Analyze button you can find in the Analyze tab. In that case you will run the analysis with the next Generation of Insight and you do not need to edit the thickness of the gypsum board material since the new engine is able to perform the analysis with those type of thermal performance material data.
Let me know if you need more guidelines or help.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Best,
Giuseppe
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