Thermal bridges caused by the presence of columns and beams can significantly affect the thermal insulation of the building envelope.
The energy/thermal calculation of a building often requires the placement of a thermal insulation layer upon the external surfaces of the structural elements like columns and beams.
Location: Building > Properties > Structure > Column
Building > Properties > Structure > Beam
Structure > Properties > Structural Column,
Structure > Properties > Structural Beam.
The column and beam properties include the option to add insulation, where the thickness and material of the insulation can be specified.
Column with insulation placed in a wall (from 2026):
Partial column insulation (from 2026):
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