Title: Design Energy Simulation for Architects: Guide to 3D Graphics, 1st Edition
Authors: Kjell Anderson, Reid R. Senescu, James H. Watt
Publisher: Routledge
Description:
“Design Energy Simulation for Architects: Guide to 3D Graphics” combines two essential topics for architects and designers in its 1st edition. Authored by Kjell Anderson, Reid R. Senescu, and James H. Watt, this book offers a comprehensive guide to incorporating both energy simulation and 3D graphics into architectural design processes.
In the first section, “Design Energy Simulation for Architects,” architects are provided with practical insights and techniques for assessing and optimizing the energy performance of buildings. Anderson and Senescu cover key topics such as building physics, thermal analysis, daylighting, and renewable energy integration, offering case studies and examples to demonstrate effective energy simulation techniques.
In the second section, “Guide to 3D Graphics,” Watt explores fundamental concepts such as modeling, rendering, animation, and virtual reality in the context of architectural design. Readers are provided with practical guidance and examples for creating immersive 3D graphics using various software tools and programming languages commonly used in the industry.
Whether used by students or professionals in architecture and design, this edition serves as an invaluable resource for integrating energy simulation and 3D graphics into the architectural design process, ultimately leading to more sustainable and visually compelling building designs.