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Answer to: How can I improve accuracy/reduce variation in my simulations?

This is typically done with Radiance parameter settings. LightStanza provides default settings (typically “Draft”, “High”, and “Very High”). Higher se...

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Answer to: Why do my results change slightly between simulations?

Radiance uses “stochastic” methods with inherent randomness that causes variations between simulations. This is a feature, not a bug! Without these m...

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Answer to: LightStanza doesn’t provide a “Very High” quality option for annual grid calculations. Why not?

Annual calculations are already computationally expensive due to the large number of time points to analyze, and in our experience the high-quality se...

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Answer to: Large model import issues

Review your model and remove objects or uncheck items you don’t need to simulate for: Remove complicated objects that don’t directly affect daylight E...

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Answer to: Modeling Tubular Daylight Devices

In SketchUp In your 3D model, place the diffusing polygons inside BELOW the ceiling at least 1/2 inch. Make sure that there are no openings on the roo...

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Answer to: Modeling Unit Skylights

In SketchUp - Skylights are recognized as glass materials (less than 100% Opacity). In Revit - Skylights are recognized as glass materials (less than ...

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Answer to: Creating windows

In SketchUp - Windows are recognized as glass materials (less than 100% Opacity). In Revit - Windows are recognized as glass materials (less than 10...

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Answer to: Revit Plugin

LightStanza Plugin for Revit allows you to transform your Revit rooms into LightStanza illuminance grids (required for LEED credit). Here's how to use...

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