Visualization framework of thermal comfort for architects (WIP)

  • Authors:
  • Pascal Goffin;Arno Schlueter

  • Affiliations:
  • ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland;ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland

  • Venue:
  • Proceedings of the 2012 Symposium on Simulation for Architecture and Urban Design
  • Year:
  • 2012

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Abstract

For a successful integration of building energy simulation tools into the architectural workflow there is a need for better communication of the information obtained through simulation. One appropriate way of communicating that information to the technically experienced architect is by using appropriate visualization techniques. A problem-driven approach is employed to create visualizations to support sustainable building design. Currently, there is a lack of appropriate visualization in the field of thermal comfort and is therefore investigated herein. By using methods from information visualization, a better understanding of thermal comfort in buildings can be provided allowing a more user-friendly decision making process at an early design stage. The proposed approach follows the guidelines of the information visualization mantra. It proposes starting with an overview and then through interaction techniques like zooming and filtering more levels of information are presented.