Design Energy Simulation for Architects: Guide to 3D Graphics (PDF/EPUB Version)

This software-agnostic book contains the theory required to understand energy simulations, as well as 30 case studies illustrating how it has been used. The case studies include early simulations that informed the design of some of the mosta dvanced projects that have gone on to win accolades, including AIA COTE Top 10winners and Net-Zero energy projects:
-Austin Central Library daylighting simulation
-West Berkeley Public Library daylighting and airflow
-Bullitt Center daylighting, airflow and energy modeling
-US Army Corps of Engineers Federal Center South daylighting and energy modeling
-Edith Green/Wendell Wyatt Federal Building energy modeling
-DPR Office Renovation airflow

Within each case study, author Kjell Anderson mentions the software used, how the simulation was setup, 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, 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.