Essays about: "Grasshopper"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 42 essays containing the word Grasshopper.

1. 21. Benefits of passive solar shading devices in Swedish climate scenarios. Integrated daylight and energy study.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign

   Author : Agnieszka Czachura; [2019]
   Keywords : solar shadings; sustainability; buildings; daylight; energy use; glare; thermal visual comfort; free cooling; Sweden; performance prediction methods; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Modern well-insulated and highly glazed buildings experience increased overheating, even in cold climates. Buildings hold the biggest share of the world’s energy use, and current climate crisis can exacerbate future need for cooling. READ MORE

3. 22. Parametric Optimization of Foundation Improvements with RC Slabs on Piles

   University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

   Author : Oliver Kling; Nils Dahlman; [2019]
   Keywords : Parametric Design; Parametric Optimization; Concrete Structures; Reinforced Concrete; Foundation Improvements;

   Abstract : Parametric design has proven to be a powerful tool for structural engineers to find innovativesolutions to complex problems more effectively compared to conventional methods. Theflexibility off parametric design is immense since all types of structures depend on a range ofparameters that can be isolated, controlled and altered. READ MORE

4. 23. Glare, Daylight and View:“Exploratory study of the effect of patterns on glare and view in an indoor environment.”

   University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

   Author : Marzieh Nazari; [2019]
   Keywords : Glare; Daylighting; Window; Shading Devices; Architectural Façade Patterns; Visual Comfort; View.;

   Abstract : The dilemma of keeping the daylight quality and view to the outside or protecting our eyes from disturbing glare by covering the window is a moment that probably everyone has experienced in their life. Having access to daylight and enjoying the view to the outside when there is not visual comfort has been a problematic issue related to the window in space. READ MORE

5. 24. A Generative Design of TimberStructures According to Eurocode : Development of a Parametric Model in Grasshopper

   University essay from KTH/Bro- och stålbyggnad

   Author : NICOLINA ANDRÉN JAKOBSSON; SIMON BOHMAN; [2019]
   Keywords : Parametric design; Timber; Optimization; Generative Design; Glulam; Grasshopper; Python i;

   Abstract : The interest of timber structures has in recent years increased, primarily due tothe environmental benets of timber. This has created an increased demand forstructural engineers with timber expertise. At the same time the concept of structuralparametric design have become more popular. READ MORE

6. 25. Adaptive facade, the active connection between indoor and outdoor

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Chenhong Wang; Angel Asis Perez Morata; [2019]
   Keywords : Adaptive facade; thermal and visual comfort; indoor and outdoor environment; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This study explores the connection between the indoor and outdoor environment and how through the use of shading devices they affect each other. The chosen location for the study is a well-known street in the urban context of Copenhagen. READ MORE