Journal Entry For
Module 7 - Study Your Options
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Step 1 - Generative Design Framework
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Step 2 - Generative Design Study
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Step 3 - Generative Design Study Results
Screenshot of the Parallel Coordinates Graph illustrating the tradeoff that you chose to model and study.
- The parallel coordinates reveals that the EUI remains relatively constant as total construction costs, building width, building height, rotation, and floor-floor ratio changes. The orientation of the building and relationship between width and EUI reveals that these proportions affect energy performances and costs. The main tradeoff being illustrated are that the building rotation directly affects solar gain, which also impacts EUI and energy costs. By making more conscious decisions in the design phase of a project, we could decrease total construction costs, EUI, and energy costs.
- With this information, I would find the optimal balance between the three based on owner requirements and stakeholder interests. This can include having a low EUI and energy costs and a moderate total construction costs. I would also consider site conditions and carefully weigh the tradeoffs in a project’s design phase.
- This helps us understand the relationship between EUI, construction costs, and energy costs. This enables us to pick the smartest decision about where to invest to make the greatest impact, such as east-west building orientation, height, and renewable energy systems. EUI should decrease over time through equipment upgrades, operational improvements, and system optimizations. By including more sustainable elements into the buildings, EUI can decrease and reflect saving opportunities in the energy costs.