Advanced Building Simulation

ISBN-13: 9780415321235 / Angielski / Miękka / 2004 / 272 str.

Ali Malkawi

Opis

Introduces advances in building simulation and outlines its historic development. This book describes two important topics: uncertainty in simulation and coupled simulations, which are both closely linked to attempts to improve control and accuracy. It is suitable for architects, engineers and other construction professionals.

Spis treści

Introduction  1. Advancements in Building Simulation Software: An Historical Overview  2. Simulation and Uncertainty: Weather Predictions  3. Building (and) Air Flow Simulation  4. Wind in Building Environment Design  5. New Opportunities for Simulation  6. Notes on Differential, Integral, and Behavioural Representation in Computer-aided Architectural Design  7. Building Simulations in the Internet Age  8. Immersive Simulation  9. Reflection on the Field and Future Direction

O autorze

Ali Malkawi is an associate professor of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania. He teaches architectural technology and computation and conducts research in the areas of computational simulation, building performance predictions, optimization and advanced visualization.

Godfried Augenbroe is an associate professor at the College of Architecture, Georgia Institute of Technology. He teaches courses in building science themes and conducts research in the fields of building performance concepts and simulation, control of smart systems and building monitoring and diagnostics.