Participants will learn about both theory and practice of energy modelling concepts. Parametric models in Grasshopper will be developed together, to simulate energy intensity, indoor thermal comfort, and daylight autonomy, to integrate standards such as LEED and BREEAM, and lastly, to adjust rural climate models to urban valley conditions.
Day 1
- Introduction climate modelling in
- Introduction to the Ladybug Tools (LBT) UI
- Climate modelling
- Energy Modelling in LBT: Rural vs urban weather model
- IPCC on building challenges; BREEAM and LEED
- Introduction to Heat Flow
Day 2
- Example of a simple energy model
- Energy Intensity and End-use. Carbon Intensity of energy sources
- Detailed Energy Model: Systems, Program & People
- Adjusting the Energy Model: Materials & their properties
- Introduction to Thermal Comfort
- Thermal Comfort Modelling
Day 3
- Daylight Physics, Sun Position, Radiation Rose, Local Daylight Conditions
- Sunlight hours on the façade. Introduction to Daylight Modelling
- Simple Daylight Autonomy Modelling
- Adjusting the Daylight Model: Materials & Physics
- Annual Sunlight Exposure
Course requirements: Basic knowledge of Rhino and Grasshopper.