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Sustainability requires a systems-based approach to design iteration. It is important to accurately account for the financial impacts of a design proposal. Also, understanding how systems thinking can be applied to cost can develop a better idea of how investment costs can be offset with Lifecycle Cost Analysis.
The building process has been refined over thousands of years. While every project’s process is slightly different, projects generally progress along several standard phases. It’s important to know the right type and level of information that’s needed within each phase to create a high performance building.
As you iterate and move through the phases of design, your building information models will evolve and you will perform different types of analysis. You will acquire information throughout the proces, and work at different scales and level of detail.
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is an approach to design that uses intelligent 3D computer models to create, modify, share, and coordinate information throughout the design process. When used well, using BIM for building performance analysis can help you design sustainably.
The building process has been refined over thousands of years. While every project’s process is slightly different, projects generally progress along several standard phases. It’s important to know the right type and level of information that’s needed within each phase to create a high performance building.
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The design process used to validate the design of this historical building in Guindy, India is a good example of creating building models of existing buildings for use in performance analysis.
In 2011, students from Stanford University were awarded a grant to develop solar-charging stations for the developing world. Learn about their process and their final result.
How USS used FEA to lightweight their solar tracking drive.