Autodesk EcotectTM Analysis 2011
software
Autodesk
EcotectTM is a BIM environmental simulation tool that
can be used for analysis of thermal loads, lighting design, shadows and
reflections, shading devices, and solar radiation. Ecotect Analysis
offers a wide range of simulation and building energy analysis
functionality that can improve performance of existing buildings and new
building designs. Online energy, water, and carbon-emission analysis
capabilities integrate with tools that enable you to visualize and
simulate a building’s performance within the context of its environment.
Calculate total energy use and carbon emissions of your building model
on an annual, monthly, daily, and hourly basis, using a global database
of weather information. EcotectTM was developed by
architects with its application in architecture and the design process
in mind. EcotectTM can also be used by engineers,
local authorities, environmental consultants, building designers,
owners, builders, and environmental specialists.
EcotectTM uses the CIBSE Admittance Method to
calculate heating and cooling loads and daylight factor method to
calculate illuminance levels (32).