Ladybug Tools is a collection of free computer applications that support environmental design. Ladybug Tools connects 3D Computer-Aided Design (CAD) interfaces to a selection of validated simulation engines. The 3-day course is taught by the cofounders of Dosta Tec, Adrian Krężlik and Mateo Barbero. It introduces Ladybug tools and the fundamentals of building energy performance, thermal comfort and daylight modelling to architects and engineers.
Participants will learn about both theory and practice of energy modelling concepts. Parametric models in Grasshopper will be developed to simulate energy intensity, indoor thermal comfort, daylight autonomy, and lastly, to adjust rural climate models to urban valley conditions.
22-24 February 2023
10-17 CET
Day 1
Introduction to climate modelling in AEC
Introduction to the Ladybug Tools (LBT) UI
Climate modelling
Energy Modelling in LBT: Rural vs urban weather model
Introduction to Heat Flow
Day 2
Example of a simple energy model
Energy Intensity and End-use. Carbon Intensity of energy sources
Detailed Energy Model: Systems, Program & People
Adjusting the Energy Model: Materials & their properties
Introduction to Thermal Comfort
Thermal Comfort Modelling
Day 3
Daylight Physics, Sun Position, Radiation Rose, Local Daylight Conditions
Sunlight hours on the façade. Introduction to Daylight Modelling
Simple Daylight Autonomy Modelling
Adjusting the Daylight Model: Materials & Physics
Course requirements: Basic knowledge of Rhino and Grasshopper.
Online course fees: EUR 395,- (+VAT); full-time students get a 50% discount (proof of status required). Please note that we will confirm your seat after your payment has cleared.
Maximum number of participants: 25. If there is no quorum, the course will be cancelled two weeks before.
Course language: English
Contact: dostatec@dostatec.com
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