Create a building model
You need to create a building model in order to integrate a building into Data Clearing House
A building model in DCH is a representation of the building that you will be integrating. It contains information on the structure of the building such as wings, floors, rooms and details about building services and equipment.
As a Buildings Administrator in DCH, you can login to DCH to add a new building. If you are integrating a new building with DCH you need to create a building model. To make this process smooth and easy, we've developed a wizard model builder to guide you through it.
To add a building to DCH, you will first need to navigate to the Create a Building Model page. After that, you can add a building using one of the following methods:
Configure a building model manually, or
Import and existing building model from a file
Navigate to the Create a Building Model page
To create a building model, you will need to navigate to the Create a Building Model Page. There are two ways you can navigate to this page:
Select ‘Add New Site’ from the Quick Menu on the DCH Homepage, or
Select ‘Create Building Wizard’ on the ‘Sites and Building’ Page.
Configure a building model manually
Select ‘Configure manually’ on the Create a Building Model page
Select your ‘Organisation ID’ from the dropdown menu
Add your Site ID from the dropdown menu (See the tip if you do not have a Site ID)
Add your Building ID
Select ‘Apply’
Add the number of wings that your building has
You can choose to modify the names of the wings
Add the number of floors in each wing of your building
Add the number of rooms on each floor and wing
You can choose to modify the names of rooms
Select ‘Submit Building’ to create your building model
You can add Zones, Equipment and Points to the building model by updating the building model.
💡Tip: If you do not have an appropriate Site ID to choose from, you can add a new Site using the ‘Add New Site’ button. You can add further details to the Site later. To modify Site details, see How to update or remove a site.
Import an existing building model
Importing an existing building model can save time and effort, especially for large buildings. To import a building model:
Select ‘Upload a file’ on the Create a Building Model page
Select your ‘Organisation ID’ from the dropdown menu
Add your Site ID from the dropdown menu (See the tip if you do not have a Site ID)
Add your Building ID
Select ‘Choose file’
Select the file to be uploaded (it must be a .ttl file) and select ‘Open’
Select ‘Submit Building’ to create your building model
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