[GSBN] Modeling or measuring mass effect of interior plaster

[Laura Bartels]

Hello All,

I'm writing to ask if anyone has had experience with modeling or measuring the mass effect of interior plaster of bale walls versus other interior finishes. This has come up on a straw bale project in design phase I've involved in which has a net zero energy goal. The project is large, about 6000 sf. The owners are interested in  barnwood interior wall surfaces (over plaster) on all or some walls. With the net zero goal, the question is what we might lose in having wood rather than exposed plaster. There will be adobe floors which will already provide direct and indirect gain mass.  

Anyone tackled this topic or have a guess about how to look at this? Our team has talked about estimating direct vs. indirect gain wall surfaces through sun studies in ArchiCAD as a starting point. 

Looking forward to hearing any thoughts on this.

Laura


Laura Bartels
GreenWeaver Inc.
520 S. Third St., Suite 5 
Carbondale, CO 81623
970-379-6779
www.greenweaverinc.com




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