The parametric and generative designing tools changed the view of the pro-environmental dimension of today’s architecture. When adopting CAD/CAM technological solutions the architects re-solve the relation between the form of buildings, materials used, energy management systems, and pro-environmental properties. The synergy of the latest technologies with natural, traditional, and environment-friendly solutions has gained unprecedented recognition. Environmental objectives are effectively implemented at an increasing scale. Environmental construction supported by the latest digital technologies may soon constitute a bridge between huge urban structures and the natural environment, satisfying the needs of both sides. Parametric design methods allow you to very quickly generate dozens of variations on a project problem, keeping imposed by the investor environmental standards.” Marcin Giedrowicz ” Parametric Design for Ecological Purposes
The course will discuss the Computational Environmental design using Ladybug and Honeybee V 1.4 with Rhinoceros 3D and Grasshopper 3D, it will cover :
o How to get Climate Data & analyze it
o Micro-climate study
o Daylighting study- illuminance study
o Energy simulation – Energy / indoor comfort study
Course Content:
** Introduction to Rhinoceros 3d and Grasshopper 3d
** Ladybug V1.4
– Climate Data Analysis
*Temperature
*Humidity
*Wind rose/ wind profile
-Microclimate study
*Outdoor comfort study
* Solar radiation Study
**Honeybee V1.4
– Daylighting Study
* Illuminance study of building rooms
– Energy simulation
* Energy use
* indoor thermal comfort study
Course outcome:
– Students will learn how to obtain climate data of the site and analyze it.
– Think about the building concept
– Decide the building form & Orientation
– Have some thoughts about building materials & passive techniques that will be used in the building design
– Test internal daylighting illuminance
-Test the indoor thermal comfort
– Test Energy use of the building rooms
