FacadeBeta
Thermal Performance
Facade assembly thermal transmittance and condensation risk
Beta module: functional, with verification in progress.
Code references
ASHRAE 90.1
Inputs
| Parameter | Unit |
|---|---|
| Frame Type | — |
| Glass U-Value | W/m²K |
| Glass SHGC | — |
| Panel Width | m |
| Panel Height | m |
| Exterior Temperature | °C |
| Interior Temperature | °C |
| Interior RH | % |
| Spandrel Fraction | — |
| Window-to-Wall Ratio | % |
| Spandrel U-value | W/m²K |
Runs in the Insha by Schnell workspace. Verified calculators return explicit pass / fail / warning results with a clause trail.
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Insha by Schnell is in beta. All calculator outputs require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission to MOMRA, Civil Defense, MODON, the Royal Commission, or site execution.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Thermal Performance calculator do?
- Facade assembly thermal transmittance and condensation risk. It references ASHRAE 90.1.
- Which Saudi Building Code references does the Thermal Performance calculator use?
- The Thermal Performance calculator references ASHRAE 90.1.
- What inputs does the Thermal Performance calculator need?
- The Thermal Performance calculator takes 11 inputs: Frame Type, Glass U-Value (W/m²K), Glass SHGC, Panel Width (m), Panel Height (m), Exterior Temperature (°C), Interior Temperature (°C), Interior RH (%), Spandrel Fraction, Window-to-Wall Ratio (%), Spandrel U-value (W/m²K).
- Is the Thermal Performance calculator verified?
- Thermal Performance is a beta module. It works, but verification is still in progress. Its results carry documented limitations and require review by a licensed SCE-registered engineer before submission or site execution.