ASHRAE 1810-RP Resource Files

Project Objective

This site and its contents have been developed as part of the ASHRAE funded research project RP-1810, a follow-on project to RP-1468 Automating Building Thermal Model Creation: Interoperability from BIM to Energy Simulation Software

The overall objectives of this research project were:

1. Develop 20+ gbXML test case documents that software vendors can follow to develop their own gbXML files that will then be uploaded to a web-based validator that will provide feedback on the validity of the files.;
2. Develop 20+ corresponding gbXML files, 1 for each test case, that provide templates for software vendors to base their outputs upon;
3. Further develop an existing web-based validator software tool that will validate the 20+ test cases;
4. Upload all deliverables including software vendor output files to data.ashrae.org. This is all in the name of improving the interoperability experience between BIM authoring tools and building analysis software tools.

Final Report

The final report that includes all research project findings and test case documentation will be available for sale in the Fall 2021:

User Guide for Development of Reference Building Information Model (BIM) Test Cases for Improving the Application of Software Interoperability Schemas

Test Case Files

The following are a list of all 20 sets of test case files. These files include Autodesk Revit samples, PDF test case documentation, sample gbXML files, and more.

Test Case 1 - Exterior Wall with Multiple Layers

1. Test Case Instructions: 01 - Multi-wall.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 01_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 2 - Zoning with Two Spaces

1. Test Case Instructions: 02 - Virtual space separator.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 02_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 3 - Disconnected Roof and Interior Wall

1. Test Case Instructions: 03_Revit_Disconnected roof and wall.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 03_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 4 - Multiple Ceiling Levels

1. Test Case Instructions: 04_Multi-level ceiling.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 04_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 5 - Raised Floor and Drop Ceiling

1. Test Case Instructions: 05 - Raised floor and drop ceiling.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 05_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 6 - Construction Information of Multiple Layers

1. Test Case Instructions: 06_Constrution Names.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 06_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 7 - Room Inside a Room

1. Test Case Instructions: 19_Room inside a room.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 07_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 8 - Appressed Floor and Ceiling with Thickness

1. Test Case Instructions: 08 - Appressed floor and ceiling with thickness.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 08_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 9 - Window Located Within an Interior Wall

1. Test Case Instructions: 09_Interior Window.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 09_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 10 - Atrium Space

1. Test Case Instructions: 10_Atrium.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 10_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 11 - Vaulted Ceiling With Dormer

1. Test Case Instructions: 11_vaulted ceiling with domer.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 11_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 12 - Concave Shaped Zones

1. Test Case Instructions: 12_T-shaped_Space.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 12_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 13 - Missed Balcony

1. Test Case Instructions: 13_Balcony.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 13_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 14 - Roof With Extended Overhang

1. Test Case Instructions: 14 - Roof overhang docx.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 14_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 15 - Curtain Wall

1. Test Case Instructions: 15_Curtain wall.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 15_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 16 - Shaft Openings

1. Test Case Instructions: 16_Courtyard.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 16_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 17 - Curved Wall

1. Test Case Instructions: 17_Curved Wall.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 17_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 18 - Window Frame

1. Test Case Instructions: 18_Window frame.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 18_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip

Test Case 19 - HVAC System and Schedule

1. Test Case Instructions: 19_HVAC System.pdf
2. Test Case gbXML and Revit Files: 19_gbXML_Revit_Files.zip