Release v2.6

BuildingSync.xsd

@@ -1,8 +1,8 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
-<xs:schema xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:auc="http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019" xmlns:gbxml="http://www.gbxml.org/schema" targetNamespace="http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019" elementFormDefault="qualified" attributeFormDefault="unqualified" version="2.5.0">
+<xs:schema xmlns:xs="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema" xmlns:auc="http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019" xmlns:gbxml="http://www.gbxml.org/schema" targetNamespace="http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019" elementFormDefault="qualified" attributeFormDefault="unqualified" version="2.6.0">
   <xs:import namespace="http://www.gbxml.org/schema" schemaLocation="https://github.com/BuildingSync/gbXML_Schemas/releases/download/v6.01/GreenBuildingXML_Ver6.01.xsd"/>
   <xs:annotation>
-    <xs:documentation>BuildingSync Schema - Version 2.5.0</xs:documentation>
+    <xs:documentation>BuildingSync Schema - Version 2.6.0</xs:documentation>
     <xs:documentation xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml">
       <h1>BuildingSync Schema Deprecation Policy</h1>
       <p>This document details the deprecation policy for the BuildingSync Schema.</p>
@@ -451,6 +451,8 @@
             <xs:enumeration value="2.4"/>
             <xs:enumeration value="2.5.0"/>
             <xs:enumeration value="2.5"/>
+            <xs:enumeration value="2.6.0"/>
+            <xs:enumeration value="2.6"/>
           </xs:restriction>
         </xs:simpleType>
       </xs:attribute>
@@ -2000,6 +2002,16 @@
           <xs:documentation>Year the Audit Cycle ends (inclusive, CCYY)</xs:documentation>
         </xs:annotation>
       </xs:element>
+      <xs:element name="AuditCycleStartDate" type="xs:date">
+        <xs:annotation>
+          <xs:documentation>Date the Audit Cycle starts (CCYY-MM-DD)</xs:documentation>
+        </xs:annotation>
+      </xs:element>
+      <xs:element name="AuditCycleEndDate" type="xs:date">
+        <xs:annotation>
+          <xs:documentation>Date the Audit Cycle ends (CCYY-MM-DD)</xs:documentation>
+        </xs:annotation>
+      </xs:element>
       <xs:element ref="auc:UserDefinedFields" minOccurs="0"/>
     </xs:sequence>
     <xs:attribute name="ID" type="xs:ID" use="required"/>
@@ -2162,6 +2174,11 @@
                   <xs:element ref="auc:AnnualSavingsAverageGHGEmissions" minOccurs="0"/>
                   <xs:element ref="auc:AnnualSavingsMarginalGHGEmissions" minOccurs="0"/>
                   <xs:element ref="auc:AnnualSavingsGHGEmissionIntensity" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsEnergy" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsEnergyCost" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsWater" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsWaterCost" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsAncillaryCost" minOccurs="0"/>
                   <xs:element ref="auc:SimplePayback" minOccurs="0"/>
                   <xs:element ref="auc:NetPresentValue" minOccurs="0"/>
                   <xs:element ref="auc:InternalRateOfReturn" minOccurs="0"/>
@@ -2250,6 +2267,11 @@
                   <xs:element ref="auc:AnnualSavingsAverageGHGEmissions" minOccurs="0"/>
                   <xs:element ref="auc:AnnualSavingsMarginalGHGEmissions" minOccurs="0"/>
                   <xs:element ref="auc:AnnualSavingsGHGEmissionIntensity" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsEnergy" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsEnergyCost" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsWater" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsWaterCost" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsAncillaryCost" minOccurs="0"/>
                   <xs:element name="ImplementationPeriod" type="xs:integer" minOccurs="0">
                     <xs:annotation>
                       <xs:documentation>Total period of time necessary to implement all measures in the package. (months)</xs:documentation>
@@ -2365,6 +2387,11 @@
                   <xs:element ref="auc:AnnualSavingsAverageGHGEmissions" minOccurs="0"/>
                   <xs:element ref="auc:AnnualSavingsMarginalGHGEmissions" minOccurs="0"/>
                   <xs:element ref="auc:AnnualSavingsGHGEmissionIntensity" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsEnergy" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsEnergyCost" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsWater" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsWaterCost" minOccurs="0"/>
+                  <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsAncillaryCost" minOccurs="0"/>
                   <xs:element ref="auc:SimplePayback" minOccurs="0"/>
                   <xs:element ref="auc:NetPresentValue" minOccurs="0"/>
                   <xs:element ref="auc:InternalRateOfReturn" minOccurs="0"/>
@@ -4059,6 +4086,8 @@
                               <xs:enumeration value="Replace windows"/>
                               <xs:enumeration value="Increase floor insulation"/>
                               <xs:enumeration value="Insulate foundation"/>
+                              <xs:enumeration value="Add secondary window systems/attachments"/>
+                              <xs:enumeration value="Install shading automation system"/>
                               <xs:enumeration value="Clean and/or repair"/>
                               <xs:enumeration value="Close elevator and/or stairwell shaft vents"/>
                               <xs:enumeration value="Other"/>
@@ -16110,6 +16139,66 @@
       </xs:simpleContent>
     </xs:complexType>
   </xs:element>
+  <xs:element name="LifeCycleSavingsEnergy">
+    <xs:annotation>
+      <xs:documentation>Estimated total energy savings in the whole life cycle (MMBtu)</xs:documentation>
+    </xs:annotation>
+    <xs:complexType>
+      <xs:simpleContent>
+        <xs:extension base="xs:decimal">
+          <xs:attribute ref="auc:Source"/>
+        </xs:extension>
+      </xs:simpleContent>
+    </xs:complexType>
+  </xs:element>
+  <xs:element name="LifeCycleSavingsEnergyCost">
+    <xs:annotation>
+      <xs:documentation>Estimated present value of total savings in energy costs in the whole life cycle ($)</xs:documentation>
+    </xs:annotation>
+    <xs:complexType>
+      <xs:simpleContent>
+        <xs:extension base="xs:decimal">
+          <xs:attribute ref="auc:Source"/>
+        </xs:extension>
+      </xs:simpleContent>
+    </xs:complexType>
+  </xs:element>
+  <xs:element name="LifeCycleSavingsWater">
+    <xs:annotation>
+      <xs:documentation>Estimated total water savings in the whole life cycle (gal)</xs:documentation>
+    </xs:annotation>
+    <xs:complexType>
+      <xs:simpleContent>
+        <xs:extension base="xs:decimal">
+          <xs:attribute ref="auc:Source"/>
+        </xs:extension>
+      </xs:simpleContent>
+    </xs:complexType>
+  </xs:element>
+  <xs:element name="LifeCycleSavingsWaterCost">
+    <xs:annotation>
+      <xs:documentation>Estimated present value of total savings in water costs in the whole life cycle ($)</xs:documentation>
+    </xs:annotation>
+    <xs:complexType>
+      <xs:simpleContent>
+        <xs:extension base="xs:decimal">
+          <xs:attribute ref="auc:Source"/>
+        </xs:extension>
+      </xs:simpleContent>
+    </xs:complexType>
+  </xs:element>
+  <xs:element name="LifeCycleSavingsAncillaryCost">
+    <xs:annotation>
+      <xs:documentation>Estimated present value of total savings in ancillary/other costs in the whole life cycle ($)</xs:documentation>
+    </xs:annotation>
+    <xs:complexType>
+      <xs:simpleContent>
+        <xs:extension base="xs:decimal">
+          <xs:attribute ref="auc:Source"/>
+        </xs:extension>
+      </xs:simpleContent>
+    </xs:complexType>
+  </xs:element>
   <xs:element name="BoilerLWT">
     <xs:annotation>
       <xs:documentation>The water temperature that the equipment supplies, such as the chilled water temperature setpoint for a chiller, or hot water temperature setpoint for water leaving a boiler. (°F)</xs:documentation>
@@ -17266,6 +17355,11 @@
         <xs:element ref="auc:AnnualSavingsAverageGHGEmissions" minOccurs="0"/>
         <xs:element ref="auc:AnnualSavingsMarginalGHGEmissions" minOccurs="0"/>
         <xs:element ref="auc:AnnualSavingsGHGEmissionIntensity" minOccurs="0"/>
+        <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsEnergy" minOccurs="0"/>
+        <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsEnergyCost" minOccurs="0"/>
+        <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsWater" minOccurs="0"/>
+        <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsWaterCost" minOccurs="0"/>
+        <xs:element ref="auc:LifeCycleSavingsAncillaryCost" minOccurs="0"/>
         <xs:element ref="auc:OMCostAnnualSavings" minOccurs="0"/>
         <xs:element name="OtherCostAnnualSavings" minOccurs="0">
           <xs:annotation>

CHANGELOG.md

@@ -1,5 +1,49 @@
 # BuildingSync
 
+## Version 2.6.0
+
+BuildingSync Version 2.6.0 adds new elements for Life-Cycle Savings and two new measures for fenestration systems.
+
+Date Range: 09/21/23 - 09/24/24
+
+| Category       | Count |
+|----------------|-------|
+| Schema: Controls         | 0  |
+| Schema: Documentation         | 1  |
+| Schema: General         | 1  |
+| Schema: Measures         | 2  |
+| Schema: Reports         | 1  |
+| Schema: Systems         | 0  |
+| Schema: Validation         | 0  |
+| Other         | -1  |
+| **Total**      | 4 |
+
+### Breaking Changes
+
+*No breaking changes*
+
+### Non-breaking Changes
+ - [#495](https://github.com/BuildingSync/schema/pull/495), Add Life Cycle Savings elements (`Measures`, `Reports`)
+ - [#494](https://github.com/BuildingSync/schema/pull/494), Add AuditCycleStartDate and AuditCycleEndDate (`General`)
+ - [#492](https://github.com/BuildingSync/schema/pull/492), Add fenestration system measures (`Measures`)
+ - [#487](https://github.com/BuildingSync/schema/pull/487), Update examples to 2.5 (`Documentation`)
+
+### Non-schema Changes
+
+*No non-schema changes*
+
+### Issues
+
+New Issues: 3 (#490, #491, #493)
+
+Closed Issues: 4
+- [#465]( https://github.com/BuildingSync/schema/issues/465 ), [9/29/23] Updated release of BuildingSync 2.5 Milestone
+- [#490]( https://github.com/BuildingSync/schema/issues/490 ), Requested addition of fenestration system (window/shading retrofit) measures (`Measures`, `Non-breaking Change`, `feature`)
+- [#491]( https://github.com/BuildingSync/schema/issues/491 ), Requested new elements for life-cycle analysis or financial/project management for CTS/eProjectBuilder (initial) (`Reports`, `General`, `Non-breaking Change`, `feature`)
+- [#493]( https://github.com/BuildingSync/schema/issues/493 ), Requested addition of AuditCycleStartDate and AuditCycleEndDate (`General`, `Non-breaking Change`, `feature`)
+
+All Open Issues: 19 (#151, #154, #167, #170, #183, #195, #198, #218, #260, #285, #287, #297, #320, #356, #370, #391, #428, #450, #474)
+
 ## Version 2.5.0
 
 BuildingSync Version 2.5.0 adds new elements for Water Conservation Measures (WCMs) and emission-related fields (Greenhouse Gas Emission). Version 2.5.0 adds examples of interactive Jupyter Notebooks to illustrate the process of creating BuildingSync XML reports from building data, where the synthetic data was generated based on DOE prototype buildings (small office and primary school).

docs/notebooks/bsync_examples/Primary-School-Levels1-2.md

@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@ This notebook uses resources from:
 
 - the [DOE Commercial Prorotype buildings](https://www.energycodes.gov/prototype-building-models) repository
 - ASHRAE [Standard 211](https://www.ashrae.org/technical-resources/bookstore/standards-180-and-211) for formal guidelines on energy audits
-- the [BuildingSync schema documentation](https://buildingsync.net/dictionary/2.4.0/)
+- the [BuildingSync schema documentation](https://buildingsync.net/dictionary/2.5.0/)
 - the [notebook included in the bsync examples folder](./Small-Office-Level-1.md) for a comprehensive explanation on basic BuildingSync and bsyncpy concepts
 
 ## 3. Overview
@@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ This notebook is broken down into the following sections:
 
 3) Adding the information required for a Level 2 energy audit
 
-4) Generating a BuildingSync file and verifying it against version 2.4.0 of the BuildingSync schema
+4) Generating a BuildingSync file and verifying it against version 2.5.0 of the BuildingSync schema
 
 
 But first, let us import the required libraries and set up some useful functions:
@@ -52,7 +52,7 @@ def bsync_dump(root_element, file="example1.xml"):
 
 
     # Have to manually set the version right now. Align release of bsyncpy to this version.
-    as_etree.set("version", "2.4.0")  
+    as_etree.set("version", "2.5.0")  
     output = etree.tostring(as_etree, doctype=doctype, pretty_print=True)
     with open(file, 'wb+') as f:
         f.write(output)
@@ -8604,7 +8604,7 @@ led_measure += bsync.Recommended(True)
 led_measure += bsync.MeasureScaleOfApplication("Entire building")
 led_measure += bsync.MeasureMaterialCost(7960.)# 63691 Watts using 32W T8 lights = 1990 tubes to replace @ approx. $100/case of 25 LED bulb
 led_measure += bsync.MeasureInstallationCost(995.) # $30/hour labor, assuming 1 minute to replace each bulb
-led_measure += bsync.UsefulLife(15.)
+led_measure += bsync.UsefulLife(15)
 
 ```
 

docs/notebooks/bsync_examples/Reference-PrimarySchool-L100-Audit.xml

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
-<BuildingSync xmlns="http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019 ../BuildingSync.xsd" version="2.4.0">
+<BuildingSync xmlns="http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019 ../../../BuildingSync.xsd" version="2.5.0">
   <Facilities>
     <Facility ID="Facility-1">
       <Sites>

docs/notebooks/bsync_examples/Reference-PrimarySchool-L200-Audit.xml

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
-<BuildingSync xmlns="http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019 ../BuildingSync.xsd" version="2.4.0">
+<BuildingSync xmlns="http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019 ../../../BuildingSync.xsd" version="2.5.0">
   <Facilities>
     <Facility ID="Facility-1">
       <Sites>
@@ -9897,7 +9897,7 @@
           </TechnologyCategories>
           <MeasureScaleOfApplication>Entire building</MeasureScaleOfApplication>
           <LongDescription>This measure is designed to replace all fluorescent bulbs with LEDs</LongDescription>
-          <UsefulLife>15.000000</UsefulLife>
+          <UsefulLife>15</UsefulLife>
           <MeasureInstallationCost>995.000000</MeasureInstallationCost>
           <MeasureMaterialCost>7960.000000</MeasureMaterialCost>
           <Recommended>true</Recommended>

docs/notebooks/bsync_examples/Small-Office-Level-1.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ By the end of this notebook, you should:
 - Create a minimum viable Level 1 BuildingSync document and verify it validates using the [BuildingSync Use Case Validator](https://buildingsync.net/validator)
 
 ## For Reference: Core Concepts and Notation Used
-- We will be using BuildingSync version 2.4.0. [Documentation](https://buildingsync.net/documentation/2.4.0). [Github release](https://github.com/BuildingSync/schema/releases/tag/v2.4.0).
+- We will be using BuildingSync version 2.5.0. [Documentation](https://buildingsync.net/documentation/2.5.0). [Github release](https://github.com/BuildingSync/schema/releases/tag/v2.5.0).
 - BuildingSync is an XML Schema Document (XSD). It defines intended structure. Referring to something as a BuildingSync document typically means the document is intended to conform to the BuildingSync schema.
 - An XSD defines a hierarchical or tree-based schema, where elements are 'nested' within other elements. An XML document then looks like nested elements within one another. Similar to HTML, it uses angle brackets `<` and `>` to open and close an element tag. The example below provides a very simple example of an XML document:
 ```xml
@@ -49,7 +49,7 @@ def bsync_dump(root_element, file="example1.xml"):
     as_etree = root_element.toxml()
     # Have to manually set the declaration header right now
     as_etree.set("xmlns", "http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019")
-    as_etree.set("version", "2.4.0")  
+    as_etree.set("version", "2.5.0")  
     output = etree.tostring(as_etree, doctype=doctype, pretty_print=True)
     with open(file, "wb+") as f:
         f.write(output)

docs/notebooks/bsync_examples/Small-Office-Level-2.md

@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ By the end of this notebook, you should:
 - Create a minimum viable Level 2 BuildingSync document and verify it validates using the [BuildingSync Use Case Validator](https://buildingsync.net/validator)
 
 ## For Reference: Core Concepts and Notation Used
-- We will be using BuildingSync version 2.4.0. [Documentation](https://buildingsync.net/documentation/2.4.0). [Github release](https://github.com/BuildingSync/schema/releases/tag/v2.4.0).
+- We will be using BuildingSync version 2.5.0. [Documentation](https://buildingsync.net/documentation/2.5.0). [Github release](https://github.com/BuildingSync/schema/releases/tag/v2.5.0).
 - BuildingSync is an XML Schema Document (XSD). It defines intended structure. Referring to something as a BuildingSync document typically means the document is intended to conform to the BuildingSync schema.
 - An XSD defines a hierarchical or tree-based schema, where elements are 'nested' within other elements. An XML document then looks like nested elements within one another. Similar to HTML, it uses angle brackets `<` and `>` to open and close an element tag. The example below provides a very simple example of an XML document:
 ```xml
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@ def bsync_dump(root_element, file="example1.xml"):
     as_etree = root_element.toxml()
     # Have to manually set the declaration header right now
     as_etree.set("xmlns", "http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019")
-    as_etree.set("version", "2.4.0")  
+    as_etree.set("version", "2.5.0")  
     output = etree.tostring(as_etree, doctype=doctype, pretty_print=True)
     with open(file, "wb+") as f:
         f.write(output)
@@ -2009,7 +2009,7 @@ hvac_schedule_measure = bsync.Measure(
     bsync.CustomMeasureName("Update HVAC schedule"),
     bsync.LongDescription("The current HVAC schedule is set to be at fully ON fan operation during weekday from 7am - 8pm. This measure would implement a modified schedule to enable pre-cooling/pre-heating from 6am - 7am, and reduce output to 80 percent during peak time 12pm - 1pm."),
     bsync.MeasureScaleOfApplication("Individual system"),
-    bsync.UsefulLife(1.),
+    bsync.UsefulLife(1),
     bsync.MeasureInstallationCost(0.),
     bsync.MeasureMaterialCost(0.),
     bsync.StartDate(date(2021,1,1)),
@@ -2038,7 +2038,7 @@ led_measure = bsync.Measure(
     ),
     bsync.LongDescription("This measure is designed to replace all fluorescent bulbs with LEDs"),
     bsync.MeasureScaleOfApplication("Individual system"),
-    bsync.UsefulLife(1.),
+    bsync.UsefulLife(1),
     bsync.MeasureInstallationCost(50.),
     bsync.MeasureMaterialCost(774.),
     bsync.StartDate(date(2021,1,1)),
@@ -2072,7 +2072,7 @@ vsd_measure = bsync.Measure(
     ),
     bsync.LongDescription("This measure is designed to retrofit all RTU fans with a VSD"),
     bsync.MeasureScaleOfApplication("Individual system"),
-    bsync.UsefulLife(1.),
+    bsync.UsefulLife(1),
     bsync.MeasureInstallationCost(750.), 
     bsync.MeasureMaterialCost(1250.), # assume $200~300 per fan
     bsync.StartDate(date(2021,1,1)),

docs/notebooks/bsync_examples/example-smalloffice-level1.xml

@@ -2,7 +2,7 @@
 <BuildingSync xmlns="http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019"
   xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance"
   xsi:schemaLocation="http://buildingsync.net/schemas/bedes-auc/2019 ../../../BuildingSync.xsd"
-  version="2.4.0">
+  version="2.5.0">
   <Facilities>
     <Facility ID="Facility-1">
       <Sites>