Why this course?

Description

In this self-paced course, you will be able to explore computational tools to model, assess and optimize the daylight within buildings. You will learn basic Rhino 3D modeling, daylight simulation script-building in Grasshopper, validating daylight compliance with LEED and ECBC while optimizing strategies for enhanced daylight performance. 

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

• Explain daylight metrics with confidence
• Work with the computational tools – Grasshopper with Rhino
• Have know-how of environmental plug-ins (Ladybug and Honeybee)
• Understand the impact of materials and RAD parameters on daylight performance
• Understand the daylight simulation script in Grasshopper
• Execute simulations for Daylight Factor, Point-in-time, and Annual Daylight Illuminance
• Execute compliance with LEED and ECBC daylight requirements
• Assess design parameters for improved daylight performance

 

PROGRAM TAKEWAYS:

• Develop skills of working with computational tools for daylight analysis
• Validate design for compliance with LEED and ECBC
• Technical knowledge of Rhino and Grasshopper - parametric environmental design tools
• Copy of all course materials

 

PROGRAM FORMAT:

• Self-paced videos lessons for deeper understanding of the software 
• Weekly assignments to apply the concepts

 

THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR:

• Any professional involved in designing buildings
• Architects, green building consultants
• Students studying architecture or related discipline
• Faculty teaching architecture or related discipline

Note: This course is compatible with Rhino & Grasshopper 7, Ladybug 0.0.67 and Honeybee 0.0.64 [Legacy Plugins], Radiance 5.3, Daysim 4 and OpenStudio 2.8 version.