Modelling to Drive Design

摘要

The architectural model has a long history within the profession. With the advent of digital models, their utility has expanded and now regularly includes not only highly photorealistic renderings and 3D models but fully immersive virtual-reality experiences. While digital 3D modelling tools are useful for developing and communicating the visual experience of a building, digital building performance modelling is now allowing for the design team to engage more fully with the non-visual aspects of their buildings.These latent aspects of building performance primarily include flows such as energy, heat, moisture, air, water, sound, movement and light. Using these tools, designers can quickly measure, document and manipulate these flows directly.The integration of performance simulation into the design process carries with it huge potential for increasing the comfort, durability and energy efficiency of our buildings through smarter decision making based on data.