We've added more resolution in the Life Cycle Stages schema. For specific descriptions of each measure, please refer to our API documentation under
request_LifeCycleStages
. With this update, users can individually include/exclude B1
, B2_5
, B6
, D1
, D2
, and biogenic
stages. We've also added new response outputs to structural_quantities
and areas
. Finally, Conditioned Parking is now being offered as a use type. These updates do not result in any differences in our model's calculations. Added B Phase Resolution
Currently, C.Scale's B-phase module includes
B1
("in-use" emissions), B2_5
(maintenance, repair, replacement, refurbishment emissions), and B6
(energy use emissions across all fuel types) life cycle stages, which are included by default. A user can access all of these at the top-level using scope.B1_6
, which will include/exclude all B-phase stages, or at the sub-level (i.e., scope.B1_6.B1.include
), which allows inclusion/exclusion of individual stages.Added Benefits Resolution
C.Scale's benefits module includes
D1
(recovery, construction, use, and end-of-life carbon burdens), D2
(avoided emissions from the grid), and biogenic
(storage and release of biogenic carbon), which are included by default. A user can access all of these at the top-level using scope.benefits
, which will include/exclude all benefit stages, or at the sub-level (i.e., scope.benefits.D1.include
), which allows inclusion/exclusion of individual stages.New Response Parameters
floor_to_floor_height
, perimeter
, and window_to_wall_ratio
are new area
response parameters, and average_live_load
is a new structural_quantities
response parameter. - floor_to_floor_heightis the average floor-to-floor height.
- window_to_wall_ratiois the proportion of glazing to total vertical envelope. If the user is sending a request using the Stacked Building Form schema, this parameter is calculated using a weighted average by facade area approach.
- perimeteris the average lineal distance around the exterior(s) of the building (including any courtyards or exclusions).
- average_live_loadis the average live load design criteria. In the Stacked Building Form schema, this is done using a weighted average approach.
Conditioned Parking
Conditioned Parking is now a supported use type in the C.Scale API.
New API Messages
The API
message_0021
will be triggered when a user uses the Stacked Building Form schema and selects a structural system other than Reinforced Concrete for a below-ground level. Since below-ground levels with non-Reinforced Concrete systems are not currently represented in the background data, the system will default to Reinforced Concrete for such requests.