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- Link to Student (type the first few letter of your name, then select yourself in the list of linked records)
- Paste a link to the model that you uploaded to your ACC folder in the ACC Link field.
Image of Your Proposed Design Model
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Side-By-Side Comparisons of Your Analysis Results
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Solar Exposure Comparison
Solar Generation Comparison
Your Recommendation for the “Best” Design Option
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Three different options were represented, sustainable design, modular design, and contemporary design. The sustainable design incorporates solar panels on its roof alongside sustainable design practices such as a narrow floor plate, maximizing light from the north while minimizing it from the south. The modular design reflects modular building projects implemented in NYC, whereas the contemporary design reflects the typical building as a control/reference. As control of sun exposure can affect energy usage (a factor of sustainability) the different designs were compared based on sun exposure, as well as solar generation. Solar generation is greater for the sustainable design; this makes sense as the design incorporates a slanted roof oriented specifically for solar panels. Sun hours is improved for the sustainable design as well, as the slant helps to capture a larger portion of the sun and use it for solar panels rather than have it go into the building through the windows. This is reinforced in the visuals, with the tops of the alternative design buildings all experiencing high sun hours with little redirection.