Review of the key elements of the openings tab. The term openings is used in DesignBuilder to describe openings in the main opaque surface construction such as internal and external windows, doors, vents and holes.

Topics covered:

• Briefly review the glazing template selection
• Review the key inputs for glazing, roof lights, doors and vents
• Create and load different glazing type/s
• Use the slider control to set the window to wall % glazing ratio
• Use the cooling design calculation to show some of the effects of changing glazing types and the amount of glazing in a zone.