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).