ARCH 462H - Information Modeling for Sustainable Design

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Washington University in St Louis

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This course focuses on the principles of sustainable design as examined through Building Performance Analysis (BPA) and applied Building Information Modeling (BIM) methodology. The foundation for this course is an introduction to BIM and BPA and the significance of both for the future of sustainable architectural design practice supported by analytical modeling. This emphasis on the suitability of building modeling for analytical purposes and on the interpretation of such data provides the basic knowledge necessary for the second phase of this course, in which students use a previous or current studio project for an in-depth study of their building's performance in the context of its chosen site. Exploring the interaction between the simulated environment (climate, isolation) and the virtual building with its physical characteristics (materials, assemblies, passive design strategies, heat transfer, daylighting, embedded energy), we attempt to confirm and test the principles of sustainable design at the schematic level of project development. The model analyzed by each team provides sufficient comparative information for a design approach whose desired goal is carbon neutrality in the life cycle of the building. Students are encouraged to investigate the suitability of analytical modeling software, in the context of critical design methodology. Prerequisites are a basic understanding of BIM methodology and insight into sustainable design practices.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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