Sustainability and self-sufficiency are directlyu conected with energy calculations.Ecotect is an environmental design tool which couples an intuitive 3D modelling interface withextensive solar, thermal, lighting, acoustic and cost analysis functions. ECOTECT is one ofthe few tools in which performance analysis is simple, accurate and most importantly, visuallyresponsive.We focused in the possibilities and potentials of the specific software opening anew field of investigation in the architectural design, enforcing the development of the student´sprojects and providing them a tool for further individual research in sustainability.ECOTECT is driven by the concept that environmental design principles are most effectivelyaddressed during the conceptual stages of design. The software responds to this by providingessential visual and analytical feedback from even the simplest sketch model, progressively guidingthe design process as more detailed information becomes available. The model is completelyscalable, handling simple shading models to full-scale cityscapes. Its extensive export facilities alsomake final design validation much simpler by interfacing with Radiance, EnergyPlus and manyother focused analysis tools.
In this video you can see the day light simulation of a house.
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