Internal Conditions

Temperature Mode

Fixed

The default 'Fixed', assumes the indoor temperature is maintained at 20 °C.

A.1 ‘Continental’ and tropical climates

In cases where internal air conditions are undefined, a simplified method may be applied to estimate internal temperature based on external air temperature. Internal air conditions are sourced from the climate file for the location automatically, providing the daily mean external air temperature applicable to 'Continental' and tropical climates.

Where a more conservative assumption is required associated to the internal temperature, it can be modified under 'Change Temperature', shifting the indoor climate by the stated value. For example, a -2.0 °C will modify the climate file for the location, resulting in lower internal temperatures.

Relative Humidity Mode

Fixed

The default 'Fixed', assumes the indoor relative humidity is maintained at 70% RH.

A.1 ‘Continental’ and tropical climates

In cases where indoor air conditions are undefined, a simplified method may be applied to estimate indoor relative humidity based on external air humidity. The indoor relative humidity level is selected according to the expected occupancy of the building, being either 'Normal occupancy' (A) or 'High occupancy' (B), as per the chart below.

Where a more conservative assumption is required associated to the indoor relative humidity, it can be modified under 'Change Relative Humidity', shifting the indoor climate by the stated value. For example, a +5% will modify the climate file for the location increasing all data points by 5%, resulting in higher indoor relative humidity.

A.2 Maritime climates

According to A.2 Maritime climates, internal humidity loads are categorised into five humidity classes, as per ISO 13788 Table A.1 — Internal humidity classes. The selected humidity class sets limit values for Δv (humidity ratio) and Δp (vapour pressure) based on measurements from buildings in Western Europe. . For calculations, it is recommended to use the upper limit of each class unless the designer can substantiate less severe conditions.

Humidity Class	Building Type	Humidity loads
1	Unoccupied buildings, storage of dry goods	Very low
2	Offices, dwellings with normal occupancy and ventilation	Low
3	Buildings with unknown occupancy	Typical
4	Sports halls, kitchens, canteens	High
5	Special buildings, e.g. laundry, brewery, swimming pool	Very high

Where a more conservative assumption is required associated to the indoor relative humidity, it can be modified under 'Change Relative Humidity', shifting the indoor climate by the stated value. For example, a +5% will modify the climate file for the location increasing all data points by 5%, resulting in higher indoor relative humidity.