{"type":"video","version":"1.0","html":"<iframe src=\"https://www.loom.com/embed/3966f15ac76049a9867dc0892042365d\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>","height":1440,"width":1920,"provider_name":"Loom","provider_url":"https://www.loom.com","thumbnail_height":1440,"thumbnail_width":1920,"thumbnail_url":"https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/3966f15ac76049a9867dc0892042365d-478bcaae9636e84d.gif","duration":278.276,"title":"xStar Core Concepts","description":"In this video, I provide a brief overview of key concepts in our software, xStar, which estimates cost, energy, and carbon within building design tools. I explain how designs represent buildings and are composed of line items, assemblies, and components. Each line item corresponds to a physical construction element, and I illustrate this with examples, including costs associated with drywall and walls. If you're familiar with Autodesk Revit, you'll find the categorization in xStar quite similar. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with these concepts as they are essential for using the software xStar."}