Energy modeling in architectural design

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" ... Demonstrates how design elements can lead to energy savings, to help you reduce the energy footprint of your buildings. In addition to identifying climate opportunities, you'll also learn fundamental passive design elements for software-agnostic energy modeling of your projects from conception. Using parametric models and testing each element during design will lead you to create beautiful and high-performance buildings. Illustrated with more than 100 color images, this book also includes a pattern guide for high-performance buildings, discusses energy and daylighting optimization, and has a glossary for easy reference."--Back cover.  Read more... Abstract: " ... Demonstrates how design elements can lead to energy savings, to help you reduce the energy footprint of your buildings. In addition to identifying climate opportunities, you'll also learn fundamental passive design elements for software-agnostic energy modeling of your projects from conception. Using parametric models and testing each element during design will lead you to create beautiful and high-performance buildings. Illustrated with more than 100 color images, this book also includes a pattern guide for high-performance buildings, discusses energy and daylighting optimization, and has a glossary for easy reference."--Back cover Content: Introduction : Design process Financial benefits Architectural relevance for professional readers Educational readers Looking ahead -- An overview of energy-efficient building design : History of energy efficiency Federal policy ASHRAE Science AIA Research Corporation Certification and rating systems Energy codes Future of building energy Building load types -- Climate opportunity : Weather files Energy and climate Understanding the macroclimate Microclimate opportunities Visualizing climate for design Climate analysis -- Energy modeling for architects : Defining the energy modeling context BEM design process Early evaluations Making the BEM Beginning a BEM -- BEM baseline : Establishing a baseline Building a goal-setting model Evaluating the BEM Diagnosing the BEM Comparative analysis Determining impact Where to go from here -- Passive solar BEM : Geometric design considerations Measuring building geometry Building on the BEM Design examples Designing for energy performance -- Issues with BEM : WBEM obstacles Parallel examples (literature review) Methodology Pattern guide The end? -- Project examples : Madison Central Library Bullitt Center SAC Federal Credit Union La Casa Housing Durham County Human Services complex 350 Mission Street Carbon Neutral Energy Solutions Laboratory Fireside Elementary Hawaii Preparatory Academy energy lab -- Appendices : Comparison of various BEM tools All shape simulation outcomes presented in the pattern guide Baseline project example Baseline setting template Design comparison template.