Leading architectural firms are now using in-house design simulation to help make more sustainable design decisions. Taking advantage of these new tools requires understanding of what can be done with simulation, how to do it, and how to interpret the results. This software-agnostic book, which is intended for you to use as a professional architect, shows you how to reduce the energy use of all buildings using simulation for shading, daylighting, airflow, and energy modeling. Written by a practicing architect who specializes in design simulation, the book includes 30 case studies of net-zero buildings, as well as of projects with less lofty goals, to demonstrate how energy simulation has helped designers make early decisions. Within each case study, author Kjell Anderson mentions the software used, how the simulation was set up, and how the project team used the simulation to make design decisions. Chapters and case studies are written so that you learn general concepts without being tied to particular software. Each chapter builds on the theory from previous chapters, includes a summary of concept-level hand calculations (if applicable), and gives comprehensive explanations with graphic examples. Additional topics include simulation basics, comfort, climate analysis, a discussion on how simulation is integrated into some firms, and an overview of some popular design simulation software.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN-13
9780415840651
eBay Product ID (ePID)
193856416
Product Key Features
Subject Area
Building Services Engineering
Author
Kjell Anderson
Publication Name
Design Energy Simulation for Architects: Guide to 3d Graphics
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Subject
Physics
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
252 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
276mm
Item Width
219mm
Item Weight
816g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Kjell Anderson
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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