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
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The plot shows CO2 savings from PV electricity generation in the roof + facade (x-axis) against embodied carbon CO2 from the concrete structure (y-axis).
The blue dot highlighted shows the ideal design to maximize CO2 savings in operational carbon while minimizing the embodied carbon of the structure constructed. This design demonstrates how building shorter buildings with wide roof space are preferable to achieve the aforementioned goals. Embodied carbon quickly escalates as you start building up. This is because CO2 savings with PV do not grow as quickly since facade PV is much less efficient and does not reap benefits as much as roof.