A Methodology of Interactive Motion Facades Design through Parametric Strategies
<p>Existing Method of Interactive Facade Design.</p> "> Figure 2
<p>Proposed Design Process.</p> "> Figure 3
<p>Parametric Design and Simulation Analysis Workflow in this Research.</p> "> Figure 4
<p>Grasshopper Algorithm for Parametric Modeling with Customized Sliders.</p> "> Figure 5
<p>Generated Model with Dimensional Information.</p> "> Figure 6
<p>Model with Motion Embedded Facade Louver Panels.</p> "> Figure 7
<p>Louver Rotation Algorithm.</p> "> Figure 8
<p>Ladybug Workflow and Functions.</p> "> Figure 9
<p>Application of the Sun path Algorithm to the Model.</p> "> Figure 10
<p>Area with Less than a 1000 Lux Algorithm.</p> "> Figure 11
<p>Honeybee Workflow and functions.</p> "> Figure 12
<p>Graph of Daylight Comfort Simulation.</p> "> Figure 13
<p>Calculation of Area with Less than 1000 Lux.</p> "> Figure 14
<p>Modeling and Virtual Reality Workflow.</p> "> Figure 15
<p>Virtual Reality Motion Animation Blueprint Visual Script System.</p> "> Figure 16
<p>Virtual Reality Model Reflecting Changes in Motion in Relation to Daylight at Different Times of the Day.</p> "> Figure 17
<p>Interactive Motion and Time Slider in the Virtual Environment.</p> "> Figure 18
<p>Immersive View of the Interactive Facade with Light and Textures.</p> "> Figure 19
<p>sDA Value for Proposed Model at 61.6%.</p> ">
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Background
2.1. Parametric Design
2.2. Interactive Design
2.3. Virtual Reality in Architecture
3. Methodology
3.1. Parametric Design Strategy
3.2. Parametric Modeling
3.3. Performance Simulation
4. Analysis
4.1. Thermal Indoor Comfort Analysis
4.2. Lux Area Calculation
5. Verification
5.1. Virtual Reality Interactive Motion Visualization
5.2. Performance Verification through Certification
6. Conclusion
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
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Geometry and Data Modeling | Energy and Thermal Simulation, Climate Analysis | Daylighting Simulation | Computational Fluid Dynamic Simulation | |
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Main Scope | Create geometrical and data model that support simulation | Predict the impact of architectural design in energy consumption and emissions | Anticipate natural light quality and visual comfort as a function of a space’s geometry and material surfaces | Model airflows inside and outside the buildings, predict comfort |
Concept Design | Rhino, Sketchup, Vasari | Ecotect Sun Tool, Ecotect, Vasari(Beta), Climate Consultant, EcoDesigner, ComFen | Ecotect, Velux Daylighting Visualizer, Radiance, DIVA | Vasari Wind Tunnel(Beta), Design Builder CFD |
Design Development | Revit, Archicad | OpenStudio, EnergyPlus, DesignBuilder, IES-VE, eQuest, TRNSYS | 3Ds Max, Radiance, Daysim, DIVA | Fluent, Virtual Wind |
Parametric Design | Grasshopper, Dynamo | JePlus, JePlus EA | Grasshopper and various plug-ins |
Rotation | Translation | Rotation and Translation | |
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Mechanical Concept | |||
Architectural Type | |||
Direction | Horizontal/Vertical | Horizontal/Vertical | Horizontal/Vertical |
Sample of Movement | |||
Case Study |
Certifications Organization | Daylight Autonomy Methods | Value % | Credits/ Level |
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LEED | Percentage floor area that achieved sDA 300/ 50% | 55% ≤ 75% | 2 and 3 |
BREEAM | Percentage of the floor area that achieved modified average | 60% ≤ 80% | 1 and 2 |
CASBEE | Average Daylight Factor | 1% ≤ 2.5% | 1–4 |
Daylight Simulation | Option 1 | Use simulation to demonstrate that the spatial daylight autonomy (sDA) is achieved for at least 55% of the space |
Option 2 | Use simulation to demonstrate that the illuminance between 300–3000 lux are achieved for the 9 am to 3 am at equinox for at least 75% of the space | |
Actual Measurements | Option 3 | Use the measurement to demonstrate that the levels of 75% of the space is between 300–3000 lux |
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Panya, D.S.; Kim, T.; Choo, S. A Methodology of Interactive Motion Facades Design through Parametric Strategies. Appl. Sci. 2020, 10, 1218. https://doi.org/10.3390/app10041218
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