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Divide Perimeter Zones When this setting is enabled, zones are automatically defined
around the perimeter of the massing form. If you prefer to create your own zones, disable
this setting and set the Core Offset value to 0. Then create more detailed mass forms and
use the Cut Geometry tool to combine overlapping forms.

Conceptual Constructions The Conceptual Constructions button allows you to edit the
assumed values of building elements for the mass form, as shown in Figure 9.28.

Figure 9.28
Conceptual
Constructions
allow you to test
assumptions about
massing forms.

Target Percentage Glazing When you click the Enable Energy Model button, you will
see the Target Percentage Glazing value illustrated as solid and semi-transparent regions
on the vertical exterior surfaces of the massing form (Figure 9.29). This value sets the
assumed amount of glazing as a percentage of the overall wall area.

Figure 9.29
assumptions
for glazing are
illustrated on
exterior surfaces of
the massing form.

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