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"Building Service" vs "HVAC system" in Advanced Energy Settings

rogerbeaumont_net
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"Building Service" vs "HVAC system" in Advanced Energy Settings

rogerbeaumont_net
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Hi everyone,

 

In revit 2022 you can find a parameter called "Building Service" [Advanced energy Settings - Advanced], but also there are the "HVAC System" parameter (already in earlier versions) [Advanced Energy Settings - Building Data] .

 

In HELP just say BS="Specifies the heating and cooling system for the building."; HVACS = "Specify an HVAC system for the project."

I would like to know how revit uses this data and in what workflow and output. What does revit use to calculate the heating and cooling loads? What is the purpose of each?

 

Thanks

 

 

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RobDraw
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That answer can get quite extensive if you haven't got any base knowledge.

 

What's your experience in HVAC design/engineering?


Rob

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rogerbeaumont_net
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I have been involved in MEP Engineering projects from 20 years ago.

I just would like be sure if "Building Service" is for Heating&Cooling Loads Calculation, and   "HVAC System" is for simulation purposes. OR if I am wrong.

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iainsavage
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As far as I can remember these are used in the older analysis tools to estimate annual energy consumption but I don't think they have any real value in the newer Systems Analysis methods.

Best source of information that I have found is on the Open Studio website, the information in Autodesk help is a very watered down version of the original source.

rcFezymbUv
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I’ve run into similar questions while working on energy models in Revit. The “Building Service” parameter is more about defining the type of heating and cooling system conceptually (e.g., central air, heat pump), while the “HVAC System” parameter ties into the specifics of the project’s HVAC setup. Revit uses this data to simulate loads in workflows involving energy analysis tools, like Insight or Green Building Studio. These inputs influence heating/cooling load calculations by defining system efficiency and behavior.

It reminds me of when I had to replace an old HVAC unit at home. I called https://musiccityappliance.services/ , and they explained how system specs affect real-world performance—kind of like Revit’s focus on input accuracy for meaningful outputs.

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