ARCH 655 Parametric Modeling in Design (Project 2)

Step 1. Modeling in Grasshopper using Python Scripting. 

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 Step 2. Optimizing the building form using Galapagos.

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 Step 3. Using Ladybug to calculate sun path based on temperature and wind speed.

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 Step 4. Calculating Sun Radiation including diffuse radiation and direct radiation. 

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 Step 5. Calculating hourly wind speed. 

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 Step 6. Calculating radiation based on the location of the building at the site.  

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  Research Project: Commute Optimization in a Community

Step 1. Optimizing car transportation by finding the closest spot to all residential buildings for clustering commercials using Galapagos.   

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