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Mehlika Inanici
ARCH 533
Seattle Campus
Focuses on computational simulation tools and techniques to evaluate the performance of a design or design alternatives, starting at earliest conceptual design phases to help architects make informed design decisions. Topics include solar, lighting, thermal, and acoustical analysis techniques and their applications.
Class description
Evaluation is part of the iterative design process. It is a measure of how well a given design solution or proposed design alternatives fulfill the expected performances. Simulation based design focuses on computational simulation tools and techniques to evaluate the performance of a design or design alternatives, starting at earliest conceptual design phases to help architects to make informed design decisions.
Student learning goals
To provide the knowledge and hands-on experience of computational simulation of building performance. Topics include solar, lighting, thermal and acoustical analyses;
To utilize a visual calculation feedback that can support early stage conceptual design as well as final design prediction.
To create awareness and familiarity with the current issues in sustainable design practices;
General method of instruction
The content of the course is presented through a series of lectures, class discussions, and lab sessions.
Recommended preparation
Class assignments and grading
