Building performance simulation tools

2022 ◽  
pp. 221-262
Author(s):  
Marco Casini
Keyword(s):  
Building Performance ◽  
Performance Simulation ◽  
Building Performance Simulation ◽  
Simulation Tools

scholarly journals The Relationship between the Use of Building Performance Simulation Tools by Recent Graduate Architects and the Deficiencies in Architectural Education

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 1134 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria-Mar Fernandez-Antolin ◽  
José-Manuel del-Río ◽  
Fernando del Ama Gonzalo ◽  
Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano
Keyword(s):  
University Education ◽  
Design Stage ◽  
Building Performance ◽  
Performance Simulation ◽  
Building Performance Simulation ◽  
Simulation Tools ◽  
Recent Graduate ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Spanish Universities ◽  
University Training

This paper examines the actual knowledge regarding Building Performance Simulation Tools (BPSTs) of recent graduate architects in Spain. BPSTs quantify aspects of building performance that are relevant to design, construction, and operation. Recent graduate architects are those who have been awarded a first degree from a university or college and face their first professional experience. This article aims to identify the deficiencies within the current curricula of Spanish universities relating to BPSTs. The authors have surveyed 171 recent graduate architects, and the analysis of the data reveals the deficiencies in university education. Regarding the collected results, the Spanish university syllabi must undergo necessary modifications to encourage the use of simulation as a part of university training courses. The incorporation of energy simulation in such training courses can provide recent graduate architects with tools that would assist them during the design stage. The use of these tools is key in the development of innovative pedagogy-based teaching materials for the courses. In this sense, the present work aims to delve into the usage deficiencies associated with BPSTs and propose ways in which to bridge the gap between higher education and first professional experiences.

Improving occupant-related features in building performance simulation tools

2018 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 803-817 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohamed M. Ouf ◽  
William O’Brien ◽  
H. Burak Gunay
Keyword(s):  
Building Performance ◽  
Performance Simulation ◽  
Building Performance Simulation ◽  
Simulation Tools
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