Daylight Simulation & Analysis using Ladybug & Honeybee

🌞 Master Daylight Simulation & Analysis with Ladybug & Honeybee 🏫

Course Overview:

Embark on a transformative learning journey with our comprehensive online course, where you'll master the art of simulating and analyzing daylight in architectural designs using Ladybug & Honeybee plugins for Rhino and Grasshopper. This course is designed to equip you with the essential skills to evaluate environmental conditions and create responsive, sustainable designs.

What You Will Learn:

• Understanding Ladybug: Learn how to import weather data and analyze various environmental aspects such as wind roses, sun paths, radiation roses, and more within Grasshopper. Discover the power of customizing diagrams to visualize and interpret data effectively.

  • Importing and analyzing weather-related data
  • Drawing environmental diagrams
  • Conducting shadow studies and radiation analysis
  • Performing view analysis for optimal daylighting

• Exploring Honeybee: Gain insights into connecting your Grasshopper models to advanced simulation engines like EnergyPlus/OpenStudio and Radiance. Understand how to perform comprehensive simulations for building energy, comfort, and daylighting analysis.

  • Connecting to validated simulation engines
  • Running comfort, building energy, and daylighting simulations
  • Analyzing results for informed design decisions

• Harnessing Dragonfly: Learn how to manage large-scale EnergyPlus and Radiance models in an intuitive manner, by leveraging the abstract 2D representation of building geometry.

  • Creating and manipulating complex energy models
  • Understanding floor plate abstractions for efficient modeling
  • Streamlining the process of working with large datasets

• Innovating with Butterfly: Explore the potential of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in architecture through the OpenFOAM engine, connecting Grasshopper to advanced simulation capabilities.

  • Connecting Grasshopper to the OpenFOAM CFD engine
  • Running advanced CFD simulations for airflow and pressure analysis
  • Visualizing and interpreting CFD results to refine design solutions

Course Structure:

• Module 1: Introduction to Ladybug

  • Setting up your environment with Rhino and Grasshopper
  • Installing and configuring Ladybug plugin
  • Basic operations and understanding the interface

• Module 2: Environmental Data Analysis with Ladybug

  • Importing weather files and understanding data
  • Drawing and customizing environmental diagrams
  • Interpreting shadow studies, radiation analysis, and view analysis results

• Module 3: Advanced Simulations with Honeybee

  • Connecting your Grasshopper model to simulation engines
  • Setting up and running simulations for building energy, daylighting, and comfort
  • Analyzing the output for sustainable design solutions

• Module 4: Large-Scale Modeling with Dragonfly

  • Managing complex models with Dragonfly
  • Abstraction techniques for floor plates in energy modeling
  • Working with large datasets efficiently

• Module 5: Exploring CFD with Butterfly

  • Connecting Grasshopper to OpenFOAM for CFD simulations
  • Understanding the principles of CFD analysis
  • Visualizing and applying CFD results in design optimization

Course Outcomes:

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Utilize Ladybug & Honeybee plugins effectively for environmental analysis.
• Run advanced simulations for energy performance, daylighting, and comfort.
• Make data-driven decisions to enhance your architectural designs.
• Communicate complex data through clear visualizations and diagrams.

Your Learning Path:

• Engage with real-world case studies and examples.
• Participate in hands-on exercises to solidify your understanding.
• Collaborate with peers and experts in the field through our interactive forums.
• Access a wealth of resources, including video tutorials, reference materials, and user guides.

Let's Get Started!

Embark on this journey to become proficient in daylight simulation and analysis. With the guidance of experienced instructors and the support of a vibrant learning community, you're set for success. 🎓

Enroll now and take the first step towards becoming an architectural environmental analyst with Ladybug & Honeybee! 🚀