Design Energy Simulation for Architects - Guide to 3D graphics (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2014
First published:	2014
Authors:	Kjell Anderson
Dimensions:	275 x 219 x 16mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	249
ISBN-13:	978-0-415-84066-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture > Architectural structure & design Books > Professional & Technical > Energy technology & engineering > General Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Building construction & materials > General Promotions
LSN:	0-415-84066-X
Barcode:	9780415840668

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