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"""
BuildSustain - Construction Module
This module handles the construction assembly functionality of the BuildSustain application,
allowing users to create and manage multi-layer constructions for walls, roofs, and floors.
It integrates with the material library to select materials for each layer and calculates
overall thermal properties.
Developed by: Dr Majed Abuseif, Deakin University
© 2025
"""
import streamlit as st
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np
import json
import logging
import uuid
from typing import Dict, List, Any, Optional, Tuple, Union
# Import the centralized data module and materials library
from app.m_c_data import get_default_constructions
from app.materials_library import get_available_materials, Material, MaterialCategory
from app.m_c_data import SAMPLE_MATERIALS, SAMPLE_FENESTRATIONS, DEFAULT_MATERIAL_PROPERTIES, DEFAULT_WINDOW_PROPERTIES
# Configure logging
logging.basicConfig(level=logging.INFO, format='%(asctime)s - %(levelname)s - %(message)s')
logger = logging.getLogger(__name__)
# Surface resistances (EN ISO 6946 or ASHRAE)
R_SI = 0.12 # Internal surface resistance (m²·K/W)
R_SE = 0.04 # External surface resistance (m²·K/W)
class ConstructionLibrary:
def __init__(self):
self.library_constructions = {}
def to_dataframe(self, project_constructions: Dict, only_project: bool = True) -> pd.DataFrame:
"""Convert project constructions to a DataFrame."""
data = [
{
"Name": name,
"U-Value (W/m²·K)": props.get("u_value", 0.0),
"R-Value (m²·K/W)": props.get("r_value", 0.0),
"Thermal Mass Category": props.get("thermal_mass_category", "Low"),
"Embodied Carbon (kgCO₂e/m²)": props.get("embodied_carbon", 0.0),
"Cost (USD/m²)": props.get("cost", 0.0),
"Layers": len(props.get("layers", []))
}
for name, props in project_constructions.items()
]
return pd.DataFrame(data)
def add_project_construction(self, construction: Dict, project_constructions: Dict) -> Tuple[bool, str]:
"""Add a new construction to the project."""
try:
if construction["name"] in project_constructions or construction["name"] in self.library_constructions:
return False, f"Construction '{construction['name']}' already exists."
project_constructions[construction["name"]] = construction
return True, f"Construction '{construction['name']}' added successfully!"
except Exception as e:
return False, f"Error adding construction: {str(e)}"
def edit_project_construction(self, original_name: str, new_construction: Dict, project_constructions: Dict, components: Dict) -> Tuple[bool, str]:
"""Edit an existing project construction."""
try:
if original_name not in project_constructions:
return False, f"Construction '{original_name}' not found."
if new_construction["name"] != original_name and (new_construction["name"] in project_constructions or new_construction["name"] in self.library_constructions):
return False, f"Construction '{new_construction['name']}' already exists."
project_constructions[new_construction["name"]] = new_construction
if new_construction["name"] != original_name:
del project_constructions[original_name]
return True, f"Construction '{new_construction['name']}' updated successfully!"
except Exception as e:
return False, f"Error editing construction: {str(e)}"
def delete_project_construction(self, name: str, project_constructions: Dict, components: Dict) -> Tuple[bool, str]:
"""Delete a project construction."""
try:
if name not in project_constructions:
return False, f"Construction '{name}' not found."
if check_construction_in_use(name, components):
return False, f"Construction '{name}' is used in components and cannot be deleted."
del project_constructions[name]
return True, f"Construction '{name}' deleted successfully!"
except Exception as e:
return False, f"Error deleting construction: {str(e)}"
def display_construction_page():
"""
Display the construction page, adapted from old.txt's Constructions tab.
"""
st.title("Construction Library")
st.write("Define multi-layer constructions for walls, roofs, and floors based on ASHRAE 2005 Handbook of Fundamentals.")
# Display help information
with st.expander("Help & Information"):
display_construction_help()
# CSS for box heights, scrolling, and visual appeal
st.markdown("""
<style>
.box-container {
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
border-radius: 8px;
padding: 10px;
background-color: #f9f9f9;
box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
overflow-y: auto;
scrollbar-width: thin;
}
.library-box {
max-height: 250px;
}
.project-box {
max-height: 250px;
}
.editor-box {
min-height: 540px;
}
.stButton>button {
width: 100%;
font-size: 12px;
padding: 5px;
}
</style>
""", unsafe_allow_html=True)
# Initialize constructions in session state
initialize_construction()
# Check for rerun trigger
if st.session_state.get("construction_rerun_pending", False):
st.session_state.construction_rerun_pending = False
st.rerun()
# Initialize session state
if 'construction_action' not in st.session_state:
st.session_state.construction_action = {"action": None, "id": None}
if 'construction_rerun_pending' not in st.session_state:
st.session_state.construction_rerun_pending = False
if 'construction_form_state' not in st.session_state:
st.session_state.construction_form_state = {}
if 'construction_editor' not in st.session_state:
st.session_state.construction_editor = {}
# Initialize construction library
construction_library = ConstructionLibrary()
construction_library.library_constructions = st.session_state.project_data["constructions"]["library"]
# Display constructions content
col1, col2 = st.columns([3, 2])
with col1:
display_constructions_tables(construction_library)
with col2:
display_construction_editor(construction_library)
# Display project constructions DataFrame
st.subheader("Project Constructions")
try:
construction_df = construction_library.to_dataframe(st.session_state.project_data["constructions"]["project"])
if not construction_df.empty:
st.dataframe(construction_df, use_container_width=True)
else:
st.write("No project constructions to display.")
except Exception as e:
st.error(f"Error displaying project constructions: {str(e)}")
st.write("No project constructions to display.")
# Navigation buttons
col1, col2 = st.columns(2)
with col1:
if st.button("Back to Material Library", key="back_to_materials"):
st.session_state.current_page = "Material Library"
st.rerun()
with col2:
if st.button("Continue to Building Components", key="continue_to_components"):
st.session_state.current_page = "Building Components"
st.rerun()
def initialize_construction():
"""Initialize constructions in session state if not present."""
if "project_data" not in st.session_state:
st.session_state.project_data = {}
if "constructions" not in st.session_state.project_data:
st.session_state.project_data["constructions"] = {
"library": get_default_constructions(),
"project": {}
}
if "components" not in st.session_state.project_data:
st.session_state.project_data["components"] = {}
if "rerun_trigger" not in st.session_state:
st.session_state.rerun_trigger = ""
def display_constructions_tables(construction_library: ConstructionLibrary):
"""Display library and project constructions tables."""
st.subheader("Library Constructions")
with st.container():
# Prepare material objects for library materials
material_objects = {name: m for name, m in get_available_materials().items() if isinstance(m, Material)}
for name, mat_dict in st.session_state.project_data["materials"]["library"].items():
if name not in material_objects:
if "thermal_properties" not in mat_dict:
st.error(f"Material '{name}' is missing thermal properties")
logger.error(f"Missing thermal properties for material: {name}")
continue
category_str = mat_dict["category"].upper().replace("-", "_")
if category_str not in MaterialCategory.__members__:
st.error(f"Invalid category for material {name}: {mat_dict['category']}")
logger.error(f"Invalid category for material {name}: {mat_dict['category']}")
continue
try:
material_objects[name] = Material(
name=name,
category=MaterialCategory[category_str],
conductivity=mat_dict["thermal_properties"]["conductivity"],
density=mat_dict["thermal_properties"]["density"],
specific_heat=mat_dict["thermal_properties"]["specific_heat"],
default_thickness=mat_dict["thickness_range"]["default"],
embodied_carbon=mat_dict["embodied_carbon"],
absorptivity=mat_dict.get("absorptivity", 0.6),
price=mat_dict["cost"]["material"],
emissivity=mat_dict.get("emissivity", 0.9),
is_library=True
)
except Exception as e:
st.error(f"Failed to convert material '{name}' to Material object: {str(e)}")
logger.error(f"Error converting material {name}: {str(e)}")
continue
# Recalculate properties for library constructions
display_constructions = {}
for name, construction in construction_library.library_constructions.items():
try:
layers = [{"material": layer["material"], "thickness": layer["thickness"]} for layer in construction["layers"]]
properties = calculate_construction_properties(layers, material_objects)
display_constructions[name] = {
**construction,
"u_value": properties["u_value"],
"r_value": properties["r_value"],
"thermal_mass": properties["thermal_mass"],
"thermal_mass_category": properties["thermal_mass_category"],
"embodied_carbon": properties["embodied_carbon"],
"cost": properties["cost"]
}
logger.debug(
f"Library construction {name}: Static U={construction.get('u_value', 0.0):.3f}, "
f"Calculated U={properties['u_value']:.3f}, "
f"Static Thermal Mass Category={construction.get('thermal_mass_category', 'Low')}, "
f"Calculated Thermal Mass={properties['thermal_mass']:.1f} ({properties['thermal_mass_category']})"
)
except Exception as e:
st.error(f"Error calculating properties for library construction '{name}': {str(e)}")
logger.error(f"Error calculating properties for {name}: {str(e)}")
display_constructions[name] = construction # Fallback to original data
# Display library constructions
cols = st.columns([2, 1, 1, 1, 1])
cols[0].write("**Name**")
cols[1].write("**Thermal Mass Category**")
cols[2].write("**U-Value (W/m²·K)**")
cols[3].write("**Copy**")
cols[4].write("**Preview**")
for name, construction in display_constructions.items():
cols = st.columns([2, 1, 1, 1, 1])
cols[0].write(name)
cols[1].write(construction.get("thermal_mass_category", "Low"))
cols[2].write(f"{construction.get('u_value', 0.0):.3f}")
if cols[3].button("Copy", key=f"copy_lib_cons_{name}"):
new_name = f"{name}_Project"
counter = 1
while new_name in st.session_state.project_data["constructions"]["project"] or new_name in construction_library.library_constructions:
new_name = f"{name}_Project_{counter}"
counter += 1
new_layers = []
material_library = st.session_state.get("material_library", None)
if not material_library:
from app.materials_library import MaterialLibrary
material_library = MaterialLibrary()
st.session_state.material_library = material_library
for layer in construction["layers"]:
material_name = layer["material"]
if material_name in st.session_state.project_data["materials"]["library"]:
# Copy library material to project
library_material = st.session_state.project_data["materials"]["library"][material_name]
if "thermal_properties" not in library_material:
st.error(f"Material '{material_name}' is missing thermal properties")
logger.error(f"Missing thermal properties for material: {material_name}")
break
new_mat_name = f"{material_name}_Project"
counter = 1
while new_mat_name in st.session_state.project_data["materials"]["project"] or new_mat_name in st.session_state.project_data["materials"]["library"]:
new_mat_name = f"{material_name}_Project_{counter}"
counter += 1
category_str = library_material["category"].upper().replace("-", "_")
if category_str not in MaterialCategory.__members__:
st.error(f"Invalid category for material {material_name}: {library_material['category']}")
break
try:
new_material = Material(
name=new_mat_name,
category=MaterialCategory[category_str],
conductivity=library_material["thermal_properties"]["conductivity"],
density=library_material["thermal_properties"]["density"],
specific_heat=library_material["thermal_properties"]["specific_heat"],
default_thickness=library_material["thickness_range"]["default"],
embodied_carbon=library_material["embodied_carbon"],
absorptivity=library_material.get("absorptivity", 0.6),
price=library_material["cost"]["material"],
emissivity=library_material.get("emissivity", 0.9),
is_library=False
)
except Exception as e:
st.error(f"Failed to create material '{new_mat_name}': {str(e)}")
logger.error(f"Error creating material {new_mat_name}: {str(e)}")
break
success, message = material_library.add_project_material(new_material, st.session_state.project_data["materials"]["project"])
if not success:
st.error(f"Failed to copy material '{material_name}': {message}")
break
material_name = new_mat_name
new_layers.append({"material": material_name, "thickness": layer["thickness"]})
else:
properties = calculate_construction_properties(new_layers, get_available_materials())
new_construction = {
"name": new_name,
"layers": new_layers,
"u_value": properties["u_value"],
"r_value": properties["r_value"],
"thermal_mass": properties["thermal_mass"],
"thermal_mass_category": properties["thermal_mass_category"],
"embodied_carbon": properties["embodied_carbon"],
"cost": properties["cost"],
"is_library": False
}
success, message = construction_library.add_project_construction(new_construction, st.session_state.project_data["constructions"]["project"])
if success:
st.success(message)
st.session_state.construction_rerun_pending = True
else:
st.error(message)
if cols[4].button("Preview", key=f"preview_lib_cons_{name}"):
if st.session_state.get("rerun_trigger") != f"preview_cons_{name}":
st.session_state.rerun_trigger = f"preview_cons_{name}"
st.session_state.construction_editor = {
"name": name,
"layers": [{"material_name": layer["material"], "thickness": layer["thickness"]} for layer in construction["layers"]],
"is_edit": False
}
st.session_state.construction_form_state = {
"name": name,
"num_layers": len(construction["layers"]),
"layers": [{"material_name": layer["material"], "thickness": layer["thickness"]} for layer in construction["layers"]]
}
st.session_state.construction_rerun_pending = True
st.subheader("Project Constructions")
with st.container():
project_constructions = list(st.session_state.project_data["constructions"]["project"].items())
if project_constructions:
cols = st.columns([2, 1, 1, 1, 1])
cols[0].write("**Name**")
cols[1].write("**Thermal Mass Category**")
cols[2].write("**U-Value (W/m²·K)**")
cols[3].write("**Edit**")
cols[4].write("**Delete**")
for name, construction in project_constructions:
cols = st.columns([2, 1, 1, 1, 1])
cols[0].write(name)
cols[1].write(construction.get("thermal_mass_category", "Low"))
cols[2].write(f"{construction.get('u_value', 0.0):.3f}")
if cols[3].button("Edit", key=f"edit_proj_cons_{name}"):
if st.session_state.get("rerun_trigger") != f"edit_cons_{name}":
st.session_state.rerun_trigger = f"edit_cons_{name}"
st.session_state.construction_editor = {
"name": name,
"layers": [{"material_name": layer["material"], "thickness": layer["thickness"]} for layer in construction["layers"]],
"is_edit": True,
"original_name": name
}
st.session_state.construction_form_state = {
"name": name,
"num_layers": len(construction["layers"]),
"layers": [{"material_name": layer["material"], "thickness": layer["thickness"]} for layer in construction["layers"]]
}
st.session_state.construction_rerun_pending = True
if cols[4].button("Delete", key=f"delete_proj_cons_{name}"):
success, message = construction_library.delete_project_construction(
name, st.session_state.project_data["constructions"]["project"], st.session_state.project_data.get("components", {})
)
if success:
st.success(message)
st.session_state.construction_rerun_pending = True
else:
st.error(message)
else:
st.write("No project constructions added.")
def display_construction_editor(construction_library: ConstructionLibrary):
"""Display the construction editor form."""
is_preview = st.session_state.get("rerun_trigger", "") and st.session_state.get("rerun_trigger", "").startswith("preview_cons_")
materials = get_available_materials()
material_objects = {name: m for name, m in materials.items() if isinstance(m, Material)}
if is_preview:
for name, mat_dict in st.session_state.project_data["materials"]["library"].items():
if name not in material_objects:
if "thermal_properties" not in mat_dict:
st.error(f"Material '{name}' is missing thermal properties")
logger.error(f"Missing thermal properties for material: {name}")
continue
category_str = mat_dict["category"].upper().replace("-", "_")
if category_str not in MaterialCategory.__members__:
st.error(f"Invalid category for material {name}: {mat_dict['category']}")
logger.error(f"Invalid category for material {name}: {mat_dict['category']}")
continue
try:
material_objects[name] = Material(
name=name,
category=MaterialCategory[category_str],
conductivity=mat_dict["thermal_properties"]["conductivity"],
density=mat_dict["thermal_properties"]["density"],
specific_heat=mat_dict["thermal_properties"]["specific_heat"],
default_thickness=mat_dict["thickness_range"]["default"],
embodied_carbon=mat_dict["embodied_carbon"],
absorptivity=mat_dict.get("absorptivity", 0.6),
price=mat_dict["cost"]["material"],
emissivity=mat_dict.get("emissivity", 0.9),
is_library=True
)
except Exception as e:
st.error(f"Failed to convert material '{name}' to Material object: {str(e)}")
logger.error(f"Error converting material {name}: {str(e)}")
continue
material_names = list(material_objects.keys())
if not material_names and not is_preview:
st.error("No project materials available. Please create materials in the Materials tab first.")
if st.button("Go to Materials", key="go_to_materials"):
st.session_state.current_page = "Material Library"
st.rerun()
return
with st.container():
with st.form("construction_editor_form", clear_on_submit=False):
editor_state = st.session_state.get("construction_editor", {})
form_state = st.session_state.get("construction_form_state", {})
if not form_state or not isinstance(form_state, dict) or not form_state.get("layers"):
form_state = {
"name": "",
"num_layers": 1,
"layers": [{"material_name": material_names[0] if material_names else "", "thickness": 0.1}]
}
st.session_state.construction_form_state = form_state
logger.debug(f"Form state: {form_state}")
is_edit = editor_state.get("is_edit", False)
original_name = editor_state.get("original_name", "")
name = st.text_input(
"Construction Name",
value=form_state.get("name", editor_state.get("name", "")),
help="Unique construction identifier",
key="construction_name_input"
)
num_layers = st.number_input(
"Number of Layers",
min_value=1,
max_value=10,
value=form_state.get("num_layers", 1),
help="Material layer count",
key="construction_num_layers_input"
)
default_material = material_names[0] if material_names else ""
layers = form_state.get("layers", [{"material_name": default_material, "thickness": 0.1}])
if len(layers) < num_layers:
layers.extend([{"material_name": default_material, "thickness": 0.1} for _ in range(num_layers - len(layers))])
elif len(layers) > num_layers:
layers = layers[:num_layers]
form_state["layers"] = layers
form_state["num_layers"] = num_layers
for i in range(num_layers):
st.write(f"Layer {i + 1} (Exterior to Interior)")
layer = layers[i]
material_name = st.selectbox(
f"Material {i+1}",
material_names,
index=material_names.index(layer.get("material_name", default_material)) if layer.get("material_name", default_material) in material_names else 0,
key=f"cons_mat_{i}_{num_layers}",
help="Layer material"
)
thickness = st.number_input(
f"Thickness {i+1} (m)",
min_value=0.001,
value=layer.get("thickness", 0.1),
key=f"cons_thick_{i}_{num_layers}",
help="Layer thickness"
)
layers[i] = {"material_name": material_name, "thickness": thickness}
form_state["layers"] = layers
st.session_state.construction_form_state = form_state
col1, col2, col3 = st.columns(3)
with col1:
if st.form_submit_button("Update Layers"):
action_id = str(uuid.uuid4())
if st.session_state.construction_action.get("id") != action_id:
st.session_state.construction_action = {"action": "update_layers", "id": action_id}
new_layers = []
for i in range(num_layers):
if i < len(layers) and layers[i].get("material_name") in material_names:
new_layers.append(layers[i])
else:
new_layers.append({"material_name": default_material, "thickness": 0.1})
form_state["layers"] = new_layers
form_state["num_layers"] = num_layers
st.session_state.construction_form_state = form_state
st.session_state.construction_action = {"action": None, "id": None}
st.session_state.construction_rerun_pending = True
with col2:
if st.form_submit_button("Preview U-Value"):
action_id = str(uuid.uuid4())
if st.session_state.construction_action.get("id") != action_id:
st.session_state.construction_action = {"action": "preview_uvalue", "id": action_id}
if layers:
valid_layers = []
for layer in layers:
material_name = layer.get("material_name")
thickness = layer.get("thickness", 0.1)
if material_name in material_objects:
valid_layers.append({"material": material_objects[material_name], "thickness": thickness})
else:
st.warning(f"Material '{material_name}' not found in material objects.")
if valid_layers:
try:
r_total = R_SI
for layer in valid_layers:
if layer["material"].conductivity > 0:
r_total += layer["thickness"] / layer["material"].conductivity
else:
logger.warning(f"Invalid conductivity for material {layer['material'].name}: {layer['material'].conductivity}")
r_total += R_SE
u_value = 1.0 / r_total if r_total > 0 else 0.1
st.write(f"Calculated U-Value: {u_value:.3f} W/m²·K")
except Exception as e:
st.error(f"Error calculating U-Value: {str(e)}")
logger.error(f"U-Value calculation error: {str(e)}")
else:
st.warning("No valid materials selected for U-Value calculation.")
else:
st.warning("No layers defined to calculate U-Value.")
st.session_state.construction_action = {"action": None, "id": None}
with col3:
if st.form_submit_button("Save Construction"):
action_id = str(uuid.uuid4())
if st.session_state.construction_action.get("id") != action_id:
st.session_state.construction_action = {"action": "save", "id": action_id}
if not name or not name.strip():
st.error("Construction name cannot be empty.")
elif (name in st.session_state.project_data["constructions"]["project"] or name in construction_library.library_constructions) and (not is_edit or name != original_name):
st.error(f"Construction '{name}' already exists.")
elif not layers or any(not layer.get("material_name") for layer in layers):
st.error("All layers must have a valid material.")
else:
try:
valid_layers = []
for layer in layers:
material_name = layer.get("material_name")
thickness = layer.get("thickness", 0.1)
if material_name in material_names:
valid_layers.append({"material": material_name, "thickness": thickness})
else:
st.error(f"Material '{material_name}' not found.")
break
else:
properties = calculate_construction_properties(valid_layers, material_objects)
new_construction = {
"name": name,
"layers": valid_layers,
"u_value": properties["u_value"],
"r_value": properties["r_value"],
"thermal_mass": properties["thermal_mass"],
"thermal_mass_category": properties["thermal_mass_category"],
"embodied_carbon": properties["embodied_carbon"],
"cost": properties["cost"],
"is_library": False
}
if is_edit and name == original_name:
success, message = construction_library.edit_project_construction(
original_name, new_construction, st.session_state.project_data["constructions"]["project"], st.session_state.project_data.get("components", {})
)
else:
success, message = construction_library.add_project_construction(new_construction, st.session_state.project_data["constructions"]["project"])
if success:
st.success(message)
st.session_state.construction_editor = {}
st.session_state.construction_form_state = {
"name": "",
"num_layers": 1,
"layers": [{"material_name": default_material, "thickness": 0.1}]
}
st.session_state.construction_action = {"action": None, "id": None}
st.session_state.rerun_trigger = ""
st.session_state.construction_rerun_pending = True
else:
st.error(f"Failed to save construction: {message}")
except Exception as e:
st.error(f"Error saving construction: {str(e)}")
logger.error(f"Construction save error: {str(e)}")
def calculate_construction_properties(layers: List[Dict[str, Any]], materials: Dict[str, Any]) -> Dict[str, float]:
"""
Calculate the thermal properties of a construction based on its layers.
"""
r_value = R_SI # Internal surface resistance
thermal_mass = 0.0 # J/m²·K
embodied_carbon = 0.0 # kg CO₂e/m²
cost = 0.0 # $/m²
for layer in layers:
material_name = layer.get("material", "")
thickness = layer.get("thickness", 0.0)
if material_name in materials:
material = materials[material_name]
# Thermal resistance
if material.conductivity > 0:
r_value += thickness / material.conductivity
else:
logger.warning(f"Invalid conductivity for material {material_name}: {material.conductivity}")
# Thermal mass
thermal_mass += material.density * material.specific_heat * thickness
# Embodied carbon
embodied_carbon += material.embodied_carbon * material.density * thickness
# Cost
cost += material.price * thickness
else:
logger.warning(f"Material {material_name} not found in materials dictionary")
r_value += R_SE # External surface resistance
u_value = 1.0 / r_value if r_value > 0 else 0.0
# Categorize thermal mass
if thermal_mass < 30000:
thermal_mass_category = "Low"
elif 30000 <= thermal_mass <= 90000:
thermal_mass_category = "Medium"
else:
thermal_mass_category = "High"
logger.debug(f"Calculated properties: U={u_value:.3f}, R={r_value:.3f}, Thermal Mass={thermal_mass:.1f}, Category={thermal_mass_category}")
return {
"u_value": u_value,
"r_value": r_value,
"thermal_mass": thermal_mass,
"thermal_mass_category": thermal_mass_category,
"embodied_carbon": embodied_carbon,
"cost": cost
}
def check_construction_in_use(construction_name: str, components: Dict) -> bool:
"""
Check if a construction is in use in any building components.
"""
for comp_type in ["walls", "roofs", "floors"]:
if comp_type in components:
for component in components[comp_type]:
if component.get("construction") == construction_name:
return True
return False
def display_construction_help():
"""
Display help information for the construction page.
"""
st.markdown("""
### Construction Library Help
This section allows you to create and manage multi-layer constructions for building envelope components.
**Key Concepts:**
* **Construction**: A multi-layer assembly of materials used for building envelope components.
* **Layers**: Individual material layers that make up a construction, defined from outside to inside.
* **U-Value**: Overall heat transfer coefficient (W/m²·K), lower is better for insulation.
* **R-Value**: Thermal resistance (m²·K/W), higher is better for insulation.
* **Thermal Mass Category**: Heat storage capacity, categorized as Low (< 30,000 J/m²·K), Medium (30,000–90,000 J/m²·K), or High (> 90,000 J/m²·K).
**Workflow:**
1. Create new constructions or add existing ones from the library to your project.
2. Define layers for each construction, selecting materials and specifying thicknesses.
3. Calculate thermal properties to evaluate performance.
4. Use constructions in the Building Components section to define building elements.
**Tips:**
* Start with the outermost layer (exterior) and work inward when defining layers.
* Consider both thermal resistance and thermal mass for optimal performance.
* Use the Calculate Properties button to evaluate your construction before saving.
* Library constructions cannot be modified, but you can add them to your project and then edit them.
""")
def get_available_constructions() -> Dict[str, Any]:
"""
Get all available constructions (library + project) for use in other modules.
"""
constructions = {}
if "constructions" in st.session_state.project_data:
constructions.update(st.session_state.project_data["constructions"]["library"])
constructions.update(st.session_state.project_data["constructions"]["project"])
return constructions