Architecture 605-001, fall 2017 Mojtaba NAVVAB, PhD, FIES Tuesday 9:00am-12:00pm 2204 A & A Bldg. [email protected] 1205D Hours: T, Th12:30-1:30, Phone 936-0228 Arch 605 - Environmental Design Simulation, 3 Credit Hours Description: The focus of this course is the application of simulation techniques in design. The course uses computers, software, and virtual-reality visualization as design and research tools for environmental technology, including solar, thermal, lighting, and acoustics. The use of these tools will help in the understanding of fundamental principles involved in assessing the environment and creating new applications for simulation. Simulation is an anticipatory view of a system in a low risk situation. Environmental design simulation combines design experiences with technical assumptions. The rapid feedback on design alternatives makes simulation very well suited to design activities. New simulation techniques and new media enhance design exploration and communication. Simulation combined with multipurpose research facilities in the UM 3D Lab can remarkably accelerate design decisions. Planners, architects, engineers, landscape designers and other professionals use simulation techniques for evaluating and communicating the performance of each design option. The main emphasis of this course will be the application of simulation techniques in design and planning. The environmental design issues will be explored through well-documented case studies followed by lecture presentation and hands-on experience within the simulation facilities on campus. The intent is to provide the students with knowledge of simulation techniques and their applications as architectural design and research tools. READING AND RECOMMENDED TEXT:1) Simulating Future Worlds- A review of simulation techniques for research planning and design, Collin Clipson, UM-TCAUP, 1988, 2) Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for Buildings, Stein,B.,Etl, 2000, 9th Ed.(ISBN-0-471-15696-5)or other editions, 3) Simulating Future Worlds and All other related materials are provided in PDF formatted files within Canvas U-M site. .