- 252 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
About this book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of figures
- Acknowledgments
- Conversions of Common Energy Modeling Units from Inch-Pound (IP) to the International System (SI)
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Design Simulation Basics
- 3. Comfort and Controls
- 4. Climate Analysis
- 5. Planning and Goal-Setting
- 6. Glazing Properties
- 7. Solar Irradiation and Thermal Storage
- 8. Daylighting and Glare
- 9. Airflow Analysis
- 10. Energy Modeling
- 11. Software and Accuracy
- 12. Design Simulation in Practice
- Bibliography
- Index