> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs.md).

# FAQ's

- [EnergyPlus](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/energyplus.md)
- [EnergyPlus Errors](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/energyplus/energyplus-errors.md)
- [EnergyPlus Environment Data](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/energyplus/energyplus-environment-data.md)
- [EnergyPlus Zone Data](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/energyplus/energyplus-zone-data.md)
- [EnergyPlus Meters](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/energyplus/energyplus-meters.md)
- [LEED](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/leed.md)
- [LEED Minimum Energy Performance: v4.1 vs v5.0](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/leed/leed-minimum-energy-performance-v4.1-vs-v5.0.md)
- [LEED v4.1: Optimize Energy Performance (EA Credit)](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/leed/leed-v4.1-optimize-energy-performance-ea-credit.md)
- [LEED v5: Enhanced Energy Efficiency (EA Credit)](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/leed/leed-v5-enhanced-energy-efficiency-ea-credit.md)
- [Design & Specification](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification.md)
- [Acoustic](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/acoustic.md)
- [Sound Pressure, Frequency and Density](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/acoustic/sound-pressure-frequency-and-density.md)
- [Weighted Sound Reduction Index Rw](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/acoustic/weighted-sound-reduction-index-rw.md)
- [Insulation and Density](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/acoustic/insulation-and-density.md)
- [Acoustic Glazing](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/acoustic/acoustic-glazing.md)
- [Climate](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/climate.md)
- [The Koppen Climate Classification System](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/climate/the-koppen-climate-classification-system.md)
- [Weather Data Sources](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/climate/weather-data-sources.md)
- [NIWA Weather Files](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/climate/niwa-weather-files.md)
- [AU Climate Zones](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/climate/au-climate-zones.md)
- [NZ Climate Zones](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/climate/nz-climate-zones.md)
- [US Climate Zones (ASHRAE 169)](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/climate/us-climate-zones-ashrae-169.md)
- [Comfort](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/comfort.md)
- [Compliance](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/compliance.md)
- [ASHRAE 90.1 2019 Appendix G FAQ's](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/compliance/ashrae-90.1-2019-appendix-g-faqs.md)
- [Energy Cost Budget Method FAQ's](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/compliance/energy-cost-budget-method-faqs.md)
- [Performance-Based Design Briefs](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/compliance/performance-based-design-briefs.md)
- [Materials](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials.md)
- [Control Layers](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/control-layers.md)
- [Material Definitions](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/material-definitions.md)
- [Material Groups](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/material-groups.md)
- [Vapour Resistance](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/vapour-resistance.md)
- [Surface Emissivity](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/surface-emissivity.md)
- [Concrete in Construction](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/concrete-in-construction.md)
- [Efflorescence in Masonry](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/efflorescence-in-masonry.md)
- [Glazing - Types](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/glazing-types.md)
- [Glazing – Technology and Surface Treatments](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/glazing-technology-and-surface-treatments.md)
- [Glazing - Low-E Coatings](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/glazing-low-e-coatings.md)
- [Framing - Thermally Broken Frames](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/framing-thermally-broken-frames.md)
- [Emerging Technologies - Wall Products and Systems](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/emerging-technologies-wall-products-and-systems.md)
- [Emerging Technologies - Glazing Products and Systems](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/emerging-technologies-glazing-products-and-systems.md)
- [Glazing - Safety and Defects](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/glazing-safety-and-defects.md)
- [Pliable Membranes](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/pliable-membranes.md)
- [Insulation - Open Cell](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/insulation-open-cell.md)
- [Insulation - Closed Cell](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/insulation-closed-cell.md)
- [Façade Systems](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/facade-systems.md)
- [Rigid Air Barriers](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/design-and-specification/materials/rigid-air-barriers.md)
- [Data And Security](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/data-and-security.md)
- [Single Sign-On (SSO)](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/data-and-security/single-sign-on-sso.md)
- [Plans and Trials](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/plans-and-trials.md)
- [Supplier Products](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/supplier-products.md)
- [Billing](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/billing.md)
- [Building](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/building.md)
- [Custom angled windows or facade features](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/building/custom-angled-windows-or-facade-features.md)
- [Calculate Discharge Coefficients](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/building/calculate-discharge-coefficients.md)
- [H1/VM1 - Infiltration and Ventilation](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/building/h1-vm1-infiltration-and-ventilation.md)
- [Designer Mode Access](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/building/designer-mode-access.md)
- [Adding a Skillion Roof or Sloping Ceiling](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/building/adding-a-skillion-roof-or-sloping-ceiling.md)
- [How do I model a Curtain Wall Spandrel?](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/building/how-do-i-model-a-curtain-wall-spandrel.md)
- [Other](https://docs.betterbuilding.io/support-and-training/other-support/faqs/other.md)


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