3 Software Gratis untuk Desain Arsitektur berbasis Iklim & Lingkungan (dengan Quick Tutorial)

Summary

In this video, Wendy introduces three free digital tools for architectural design analysis: Climate Consultant, Andrew Mars, and Noisetools.net. These tools help architects assess local climate, sunlight, and noise levels to enhance building designs. Climate Consultant offers weather data and design recommendations, while Andrew Mars provides simulations for light optimization and shading. Noisetools.net helps map and measure noise pollution to inform design decisions. Wendy emphasizes using these tools responsibly for sustainable and thoughtful design solutions, encouraging architecture students to dive deeper into building physics and digital architecture as these fields grow in importance.

Takeaways

• 😀 Climate Consultant is a free software tool that helps architects analyze climate data and suggests design strategies based on local weather conditions.
• 😀 The tool provides recommendations such as sun shading strategies, which can significantly improve building comfort in specific climates.
• 😀 You can download weather data for various locations worldwide from the website climate.onebuilding.org, making it easy to integrate accurate climate data into your projects.
• 😀 Andrew Mars Tools offer web-based applications that allow for environmental analysis, such as lighting simulations and sunshading analysis for architectural designs.
• 😀 With Andrew Mars Tools, you can import 3D models from software like SketchUp to analyze how shadows and sunlight affect a design throughout the year.
• 😀 Noisetools.net is a web-based tool focused on noise mapping and acoustic analysis, helping architects consider sound levels in their designs.
• 😀 The Noise Mapping Tool on Noisetools.net lets you simulate noise sources, measure noise levels, and adjust barriers for better acoustic design.
• 😀 You can input building data and simulate how sound behaves in different areas by adjusting barriers' heights and materials in Noisetools.net.
• 😀 These free digital tools for climate, lighting, and sound analysis offer architects valuable data for making informed design decisions.
• 😀 The goal is not just to generate cool data but to use these tools to develop responsible and effective architectural solutions based on environmental factors.

Q & A

What is the primary purpose of Climate Consultant software?

The primary purpose of Climate Consultant software is to provide climate data and design recommendations based on local weather conditions. It helps architects and designers make informed decisions to optimize building design according to the local climate.

How do you install and use Climate Consultant on your computer?

To install Climate Consultant, download it from the Society of Building Science Educators website. After downloading, extract the files and run the installation program. Once installed, you can open the software and start a new project by selecting local weather data, such as from Surabaya, and input it into the program.

How does Climate Consultant assist in architectural design?

Climate Consultant offers design strategies, such as recommendations for sun shading, to enhance comfort and energy efficiency. It analyzes climate data, such as temperature ranges and solar radiation, to suggest design solutions like window overhangs and passive cooling techniques.

Where can you find and download climate data for specific locations?

Climate data can be downloaded from the website ClimateOneBuilding.org. This platform offers climate data for various locations worldwide, including cities in Indonesia like Surabaya, Jakarta, and Bandung. Data is available in EPW format, which can be imported into Climate Consultant.

What is the significance of the EPW format for Climate Consultant?

The EPW format is a standard weather data file that Climate Consultant uses to display local climate information. The data includes temperature, humidity, solar radiation, and other variables necessary for assessing and designing buildings based on specific climatic conditions.

What role does AndrewMars.com play in architectural design?

AndrewMars.com provides several online tools that help simulate and visualize different aspects of architectural design, such as natural lighting, shadow casting, and seasonal weather patterns. These tools are particularly useful for assessing how building elements, like windows, impact the indoor environment.

What is the shadow simulation feature on AndrewMars.com?

The shadow simulation feature on AndrewMars.com allows users to test how shadows from a building or surrounding objects will behave at different times of the year. Users can import 3D models from SketchUp and simulate shadow casting based on geographical location and time of day.

How can AndrewMars.com help with natural lighting optimization?

AndrewMars.com’s tools enable users to simulate lighting conditions in a room by adjusting parameters like window size, room dimensions, and time of year. This helps architects determine the most efficient lighting solutions for maximizing natural light while minimizing energy use.

What is the main function of Noisetools.net?

Noisetools.net is a web-based tool that helps architects and urban planners map and analyze noise levels in a specific area. It allows users to simulate noise sources, barriers, and receivers to assess the acoustic environment and design solutions to reduce noise pollution.

How does Noisetools.net assist in site analysis for noise control?

Noisetools.net provides a noise mapping tool where users can place noise sources, such as machinery or traffic, and then evaluate how sound spreads across the site. Users can also simulate the effects of barriers and adjust their height or material to optimize noise reduction in specific areas.