Modelled floor area
Zero carbon building, Design standard, Version 2, Published by the Canada Green Building Council in March 2021, defines the modelled floor area (MFA) as: ‘The total enclosed floor area of the building, as reported by the energy simulation software, excluding exterior areas and indoor (including underground) parking areas. All other spaces, including partially-conditioned and unconditioned spaces, are included in the MFA.’
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