Tall Building Simulation – Investment, Energy, Life Cycle
The Tall Building Simulation (TBS) model is the result of a collaborative partnership between Aedas, Arup, Hilson Moran and Davis Langdon. The parametric model, designed by Aedas R&D, allows the design team to compare the consequences of shape, form and briefing decisions on capital/ life-cycle cost against operational and embodied carbon of a tall building early in the design process. The model incorporates early stage spatial, mechanical (Hilson Moran) and structural analysis (Arup) which are linked to cost and life-cycle databases (Davis Langdon).
Its interactive interface operates at different levels of detail to allow users with varying expertise to analyze and explore design alternatives in real time. Architects, engineers and clients can simultaneously explore the implications of typical technical and design decisions on a tall building’s energy footprint and its dynamic relationship to cost at briefing stage. The model also brings to the foreground known but rarely quantified user impacts such as tenancy types, occupancy and operating hours to reaffirm the importance of occupant engagement in the architectural process.
01. Tall Building Model: the model allows the design team to compare the consequences of shape, form and briefing decisions on capital / life-cycle cost against operational and embodied carbon of a tall building early in the design process.
02. Tall Building Model: breakdown of the energy bar used as part of the model dashboard
03. Tall Building Model: the inter¬active interface allows users to analyze and explore design alternatives in real time.
04. Tall Building Model: the orientation of a building plays a significant role in the cooling loads that are required to combat heavy solar gain. Specification by orientation can result in substantial energy savings with only a marginal increase in capit
05. Tall Building Model: range of tower shape options available in the model
