foundations
Valid ‘types’ for Foundation Options and Types
Source: PHX/foundations.py
CalculationSetting
Foundation heat loss calculation setting.
Inherits from: Enum
Values
| Member | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
USER_DEFINED | 6 | User-specified foundation calculation parameters. |
FoundationType
Classification of foundation types for ground heat loss calculations.
Inherits from: Enum
Values
| Member | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
HEATED_BASEMENT | 1 | Fully conditioned basement within the thermal envelope. |
UNHEATED_BASEMENT | 2 | Unconditioned basement below the thermal envelope. |
SLAB_ON_GRADE | 3 | Foundation slab directly on soil. |
VENTED_CRAWLSPACE | 4 | Ventilated crawlspace below the building. |
NONE | 5 | No foundation type assigned. |
PerimeterInsulationPosition
Orientation of perimeter insulation at the foundation edge.
Inherits from: Enum
Values
| Member | Value | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
UNDEFINED | 1 | Insulation position not specified. |
HORIZONTAL | 2 | Insulation placed horizontally (e.g. wing insulation). |
VERTICAL | 3 | Insulation placed vertically along the foundation wall. |