Hazel KimYour Design Journal entries for this module should highlight:
- the design alternatives that you modeled and tested
- the results of the analyses and how they influenced your thinking about how to move forward
Use text , images, web links, movies... Whatever media works best to express your ideas!
Images of Your 3 Design Proposals
Paste screenshots of your 3 proposed building forms here...
Side-By-Side Comparisons of Your Analysis Results
Paste at least 2 screenshots showing the side-by-side comparisons of the analysis results for your 3 proposed building forms here…
Daylight Potential Comparison
Solar Energy Comparison
Your Recommendation for the “Best” Design Option
Create a few paragraphs outlining a brief explanation of why you chose this design option as the “best” after comparing your analyses of the proposals. Explain your reasoning and the tradeoffs that influenced your decision about which design option to move forward with.
From a sustainability perspective, Proposal 1 also performs the best. It has the highest daylight exposure, reducing the need for artificial lighting, and the greatest solar energy potential, with an estimated 7.58 million kWh annually. This makes it the most energy-efficient choice in the long run. São Paulo’s climate further supports this decision. The city experiences frequent rainfall, especially in the summer months, and moderate temperatures throughout the year. Proposal 1’s larger roof area allows for better rainwater management, and its design can incorporate passive cooling strategies like natural ventilation and shading, reducing the need for mechanical cooling systems. The main tradeoff with this choice is its larger footprint, which slightly reduces open space. However, this is outweighed by the benefits of increased efficiency, sustainability, and adaptability. While construction complexity may be higher, the long-term advantages—lower energy use, better climate resilience, and greater functionality—make Proposal 1 the strongest option to move forward with.