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Simulation Programs & Architecture

ARCN436

Dr.Reham Mostafa
Dr.Ayah Mohamed
Eng.Sara tawfek
Eng.Tagreed Hisham

Simulation Programs & Architecture ARCN 436

60 marks ( 20-Mid-Term )

1-Research one – Climate Consultants (Individual research))-5 mark

( First Draft:19-10-2022)
( Final Draft:26-10-2022)

2-Research Two – Final Project by Using Design Builder & Climate Consultants , (By Groups))-15 mark
( First Draft: 30-11-2022)
( Second Draft: 14-12-2022)
( Final Draft: 21-12-2023)
3-Attendence-10 mark

4-Class work in Lab-5 mark

5-Quiz (3 Quiz)-5 mark

Requirement :
Download Climate consultant V.6
Download Design Builder 7 (By Group at least 3 student from 8)

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Schedule Lecture 1 Introduction of Simulation Program

Lecture 2 Introduction of Simulation Program +Down load Climate Consulant

Lecture 3 Adaptation of Climate Consulant

Lecture 4 Presentation of Climate Consultant research + Quiz (1)

Lecture 5 Introduction of Energy Plus Simualtion Tools

Lecture 6 Introduction of Energy Plus Simualtion Tools +Down load Design Builder Simaulation Tool

Lecture 7 Adaptation of Design Builder Simaulation Tool (1)+Enviromential study of sustainable techqniue

Lecture 8 Adaptation of Design Builder Simaulation Tool (2) +Enviromential study of sustainable techqniue

Lecture 9 Adaptation of Design Builder Simaulation Tool (2) +Enviromential study of sustainable techqniue

Lecture 10
Lecture 11 Final Project
Lecture 12

Course Objective- Simulation Programs & Architecture ARCN 436

Energy Simulation is becoming a matter of public concern with rapidly rising population numbers. Growing production in
all sectors is exponentially increasing the demand for energy. Almost 40% of all resources today are consumed
by residential, commercial, and public sectors, together with the industry sector, making it the primary source of energy
usage.
What is the best energy modeling software?
With this change in outlook and advancements in technology, materials, climate control systems, the need for more
technologically relevant tools to test out these key points translated into computer software we use today. Multiple
plugin engines like DOE2, EnergyPlus, and eQuest are available for easy integration with existing 3D-CAD/BIM software
tools used by architects and engineers

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Course Objective

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▪ Analysis and simulation software

▪ Assessing extreme environmental conditions such as; strong winds, hurricanes, high
temperature, immense sunlight, or even full darkness.
▪ Testing light flux into spaces.
▪ Examining efficiency of circulation flow inside and outside building.
▪ Examining technical installations such as; sanitary, electrical, and mechanical installations.
▪ Choosing the appropriate materials that match with function, budget, and aesthetic value.
▪ Optimizing design form for loads, weights, and safe structure

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Simulation & Modelling

What is Simulation
A simulation model is a mathematical model that calculates the impact of uncertain inputs and
decisions we make on outcomes that we care about, such as profit and loss, investment returns, etc.
A simulation model will include:

▪ Model inputs that are uncertain numbers/ uncertain variables

▪ Intermediate calculations as required

▪ Model outputs that depend on the inputs

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Definition of Simulation
Definition Simulation is the process of designing a model of a real system and conducting experiments
with this model for the purpose of understanding the behavior for the operation of the system.

Advantages of Simulation Tools

▪ It is useful for sensitivity analysis of complex systems.

▪ It is suitable to analyze large and complex real life problems that cannot be solved by the
usual quantitative methods.

▪ It is the remaining tool when all other techniques become intractable or fail.

▪ It can be used as a pre-service test to try out new policies and decision rules for operating a
system.

https://iarchitect.in/how-to-do-site-analysis-in-architecture/
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Steps of Simulation Process

▪ Identify the problem : The simulation process is used to solve a problem only when the assumptions
required for analytical models are not satisfied.

▪ Identify the decision variables and decide the performance: The inventory control situation, the
demand, lead time and safety stock are identified as decision variables and measure the performance.

▪ Construct a simulation model : For developing a simulation model, an intimate understanding of the
relationships among the elements of the system being required.

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Steps of Simulation Process

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Architecture weather
studies

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Climate Consultant

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Introduction to Site Analysis in Architecture

▪ Site analysis in Architecture is a starting phase of architectural and urban design processes.
▪ It is done basically to gather information on the climatic, geographical, historical, legal, and infrastructural
context for a given plot or area.
▪ Site analysis in Architecture is a must to make a successful design.

Steps to do Site Analysis in

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Step 1 : Survey (Data Collection)

Site Dimensions:

Evaluate the site dimensions setbacks and surrounding road widths, and
pedestrian paths.

Vegetation:

Identify the vegetation on the site or outside the site which can affect the design.
Collect the coordinates of trees on the site with the names of the species.

Constraints:

Identify the constraints on the site. For example: Is there any underground gas
pipeline or water pipeline running through the site because it will affect the
excavation process during construction. Or there are some species of trees that you
can’t cut on the site you have either preserve it or move it to some other corner on
the site

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Step 1 : Survey (Data Collection)

Local Norms and Restrictions :

Check the local norms like how much setback is necessary on the site. Is there any
height restriction in the area due to nearby airports or anything similar?

Site Accessibility:

Calculate the distance from the near public transport stations to reach the site.
Check if the site is connected to roads (from how many sides).

Site Surrounding:

Note the height of nearby buildings which can block wind movement of can cast
shadows on the site. Roughly the height of the nearby buildings can be found by
counting the floors and considering each floor to be 3-4 m. Nearby areas such as
garbage dump areas, drainage channels, transforms, and factories can affect the site

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Step 2 : Analysis (Factors to be covered)

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Step 2 : Analysis (Factors to be covered)

Step 1 : Survey (Data Collection)

Sun Path:

Find the site on google earth and analyze the sun path on the site during summer
and winters. During winters the sun path from east to west shifts towards the
south direction.

Climate:

Analyze the site on different weather websites to collect the charts of

temperature, Humidity, Rain in the area in past decades.

Wind Direction:

Check the site surrounding the site on Google Maps and mark out the different uses
of buildings. For example Residential Buildings, Commercial Buildings, and
Institutional Buildings.

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Step 2 : Analysis (Factors to be covered)

SWOT Analysis

Strength: These are the plus points or advantages of the site.

Weakness: These are the minus points or disadvantages of the site.

Opportunities: These are the factors or conditions on the sites which can be used to
enhancethe design of the building.

Threats: These are the limitations or dangers on the site which need to be
overcome through the design.

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SWOT stands for

If we explain SWOT analysis then, SWOT stands for

S- Strength
W- Weakness
O- Opportunities
T- Threats

https://rattibha.com/thread/1041550073522315264

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Step 3: Pre-Design (Design Guidelines)

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Step 3: Pre-Design (Design Guidelines)

▪ The different pedestrian and vehicular

entries can be made on the site.

▪ The orientation of the building considers wind

direction and sun motion.

▪ The direction of the main facade of the building.

▪ The concept of the design.

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Step 3: Pre-Design (Design Guidelines)

Links to help you collect data For your site:-

Sun 3D
Path: http://andrewmarsh.com/apps/releases/sun
path3d.html
Weather and Climate: https//:weather-and-
climate.com/
Sun Path on Map
Solar: http://andrewmarsh.com/apps/releases/su
npath-on-map.html
Earth
Sun: http://andrewmarsh.com/apps/releases/eart
hsun.html

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Climate Consultant

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Climate Consultant: A Software for Designing Energy

Efficient Building

Climate Consultant can plot the climate data in such way that its impact over buildings and other
built forms will be clear and obvious for anyone.

▪ Easy-to-use
▪ Comprehensive
▪ Free

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Climate Consultant: A Software for Designing Energy

Efficient Building

• Table of Mean Climate Data

• Set Criteria
• Temperature Range Bar Chart
• Radiation Range Bar Chart
• Sky Cover Range Bar Chart
• Wind Speed Bar Chart
• Dry Bulb vs. Relative Humidity Chart
• Dry Bulb vs. Dew Point Chart
• Sun Shading Chart
• Sun Chart
• Time Table Plots
• 3D Charts
• Psychrometric Charts
• Wind Wheel

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Sun Shading Chart

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psychrometric chart using Climate Consultant software

Analysis of climatic
strategies using the
psychrometric chart using
Climate Consultant software
for Athens and Prague.

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Thank You

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