Generative Design |Daylighting and CFD:

A Practical Application for a Nonprofit

PRESENTED BY
TODAYS PRESENTERS |
Allison Denisky
▪ BHI 3 years
▪ Haiti & Sierra Leone travels
▪ 2nd AU, 1st speaking
Geoffrey A. Tears
▪ Architectural Solution
Specialist
▪ Sustainability Researcher
▪ Computational / Generative
Design Researcher
Luc Wing
▪ Revit Professional
▪ BPA Certified
▪ AU speaker 17-20’
▪ Sustainability Specialist
and researcher
AGENDA |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

▪ Introductions ▪ Learn how we utilized CFD for passive design.

▪ Project Introduction ▪ Discover how we applied generative design.

▪ Learn how to apply generative design and how to

▪ CFD Analysis
identify a goal.
▪ Generative Design ▪ Learn about concepts and strategies of a
generative design process.
▪ Closing | Q&A
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OUR DRIVE | GLOBALIZATION
▪ Technology and science have been a major driving force of
globalization, driving standards of living across the globe

URBANIZATION
▪ 2,5 billion people will move into urban centers in the next
30 years
▪ 86 million people in the US will move into urban centers in
that time period
▪ We will go from 28 to 43 mega cities by the year 2030

SUSTAINABILITY
▪ Cities consume 78% of global energy, and produce more
than 60% of global greenhouse gas emissions
▪ Addressing climate change requires reimagining the built
environment
▪ Support Global Sustainable Initiatives

Sources: United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 2018

Revision of World Urbanization Prospects. Architecture 2030
About Build Health International

Image Credits: Andrew Jones/BHI

Maternal Center of Excellence | Kono, Sierra Leone

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SIERRA LEONE |
KOIDU, KONO |
KOIDU GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL | (KGH)
MATERNAL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE | (MCoE)

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GENERAL PROJECT CHALLENGES | HEAT & SOLAR

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GENERAL PROJECT CHALLENGES | RAIN
Maforki, Sierra Leone –
Partners In Health
GENERAL PROJECT CHALLENGES | ENERGY
ST. ROCK CASE STUDY |
PRIOR COLLABORATIONS|

▪ Lighting Efficiency
▪ Roof Construction
▪ Plug Load Efficiency
▪ Window-wall ratio:
▪ HVAC System ▪ Illuminance Study
▪ Wall Construction ▪ Solar Insolation

CONCEPTUAL MASSING & BUILDING ELEMENT

DAYLIGHTING ANALYSIS SOLAR STUDIES PV ANALYSIS
ANALYSIS ANALYSIS

▪ Benchmark EUI ▪ Window to Wall Ratio ▪ Determine prime

▪ Solar Analysis ▪ Glazing Types locations
▪ Energy Analysis ▪ Daylight Controls ▪ Estimate PV
▪ Shading Devices Production
▪ Estimate building
energy offset
▪ Roughly predict
payback period
 CLIMATE STUDIES |
• Screened occupancy areas comfort cooling by ventilation in warm
ANNUAL AVG. TEMPURATURE & PERCIPITATION weather and can prevent insect problems

• Good natural ventilation can eliminate need for cooling windows must
be well shaded and oriented to prevailing breeze

• Long narrow building footprint can help maximize cross

ventilation in hot humid climate

• Light weight construction with operable walls and shaded outdoor areas

• High ceiling and tall operable windows protected by overhangs

• To facilitate cross ventilation, locate door and window openings on

PSYCHROMETRIC CHART opposite sides of the building with larger openings facing up winds
if possible.

• To maximize stack ventilation (even in low wind speeds) maximize

vertical ht. air inlet and outlet
ANNUAL PERCIPITATION
• Overhangs, Minimize west facing direct solar exposure to reduce heat
gains, scrim wall can provide relief to envelope.

WINDROSE
PROJECT DATA SHEET|
TRACKING AND RECORDNING INFORMATION FOR BPA

• Communication

• Tracking Decisions

• Quality Control

• Data Source
WIND STUDIES |

Velocity
Magnitude

12 mph 550 cm/s

6.7 mph 300 cm/s

Average 12mph winds from the West South West

WIND STUDIES |CFD

Wind Speed:
12mph

Drag Coefficient and what it means to CFD

Note: Although a valuable metric in CFD Drag Coefficient is not a grading system score,
SubPar Par Better but rather just another metric to consider among others like pressure and air flow.
 SubPar Par Better

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 1

Drag Coefficient avg. 0.85

Note: Although a valuable metric in CFD Drag Coefficient is not a grading system score,
but rather just another metric to consider among others like pressure and air flow.
 SubPar Par Better

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 1

Wind direction Flow

Option 1: East Wind @ 12mph
@ 12mph
 Wind direction Flow SubPar Par Better
@ 12mph

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 1

Option 1: West Wind @ 12mph

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 2

Option 2: West
Wind @ 12mph
Wind flow simulation
 SubPar Par Better

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 2

Drag Coefficient avg. 0.89

Wind direction
Flow @ 12mph

Note: Although a valuable metric in CFD Drag Coefficient is not a grading system score,
but rather just another metric to consider among others like pressure and air flow.
 Wind direction SubPar Par Better
Flow @ 12mph

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 2

 Wind direction Flow SubPar Par Better
@ 12mph

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 2

Option 2: West Wind @ 12mph

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 3

Option 3: West
Wind @ 12mph
Wind flow simulation
 Wind direction SubPar Par Better
Flow @ 12mph

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 3

Drag Coefficient avg. 0.52

Note: Although a valuable metric in CFD Drag Coefficient is not a grading system score,
but rather just another metric to consider among others like pressure and air flow.
 Wind direction SubPar Par Better
Flow @ 12mph

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 3

 Wind direction Flow SubPar Par Better
@ 12mph

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 3

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 3.1

Option 3.1: West

Wind @ 12mph
Wind flow simulation
 Wind direction SubPar Par Better
Flow @ 12mph

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 3.1

Drag Coefficient avg. 0.54

Note: Although a valuable metric in CFD Drag Coefficient is not a grading system score,
but rather just another metric to consider among others like pressure and air flow.
 Wind direction SubPar Par Better
Flow @ 12mph

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 3.1

 Wind direction SubPar Par Better
Flow @ 12mph

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 3.1

 Wind direction SubPar Par Better
Flow @ 12mph

WIND STUDIES | OPTION 3.1

WIND STUDIES | Ingrid Cloud

100 credits complimentary of Ingrid Cloud: full comfort studies for 4 wind directions
FUNCTIONAL COMFORT|

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` LESS MORE LESS
COMFORT v. ACTIVITY| SUN SUN SUN

COMFORT

ACTIVITY ` `

COMFORT

▪ GOAL: FINDING BALANCE

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Analog - Physical
SOLAR ANALYSIS: ANALOG|

Jessica Simpson - Architect Magazine Douglas A. Salin – Architect Magazine

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Analog – Digital
SOLAR ANALYSIS: DIGITAL|

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LIGHTING ANALYSIS|

(LUX)

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LIGHTING ANALYSIS|

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COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN|

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Analog – Digital w/Dynamo
SOLAR ANALYSIS: COMPUTATIONAL|

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FULL BUILDING INSOLATION |

▪ Full Year Average:

▪ 9am - 4pm

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COMPUTATIONAL – Digital w/Dynamo
INTERIOR INSOLATION|

▪ Full Year Average:

▪ 9am - 4pm

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COMPUTATIONAL – Digital w/Dynamo
ADDING APERTURE|

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COMPUTATIONAL – Digital w/Dynamo
FLEXING THE STUDY|

38.0in

36.0 in

27.0 in

0.5 in

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GENERATIVE DESIGN|

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GENERATIVE DESIGN|

(0.5 , 0.5)

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Leveraging Revit Data w/ Dynamo
OUTCOMES|

DEFINE
OUTCOMES

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Generative Design – Results
COMP-D to GEN-D |

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GENERATIVE DESIGN|

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GENERATIVE DESIGN|

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COMPUTATIONAL – Digital w/Dynamo
CHOICE #1 |

(0.4 , 0.7)

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COMPUTATIONAL – Digital w/Dynamo
CHOICE #1 |INTERIOR

(0.4 , 0.7)

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COMPUTATIONAL – Digital w/Dynamo
CHOICE #2 |

(0.4 , 0.6)

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COMPUTATIONAL – Digital w/Dynamo
CHOICE #2 | INTERIOR

(0.4 , 0.6)

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COMPUTATIONAL – Digital w/Dynamo
CHOICE #3 |

(0.5, 0.6)

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COMPUTATIONAL – Digital w/Dynamo
CHOICE #3 |

(0.5, 0.6)

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COMPUTATIONAL – Digital w/Dynamo
COMPARISON |

(0.4 , 0.7) (0.4 , 0.6) (0.5, 0.6)

$297 - 23 MINS $360 - 27 MINS $24 - 1.48 MINS

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LIGHTING ANALYSIS|

(LUX)

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What is Possible?
LIGHTING ANALYSIS|

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Moving Forward
How Will this Process be Utilized in the Future?

• Microdesk
• Continued effort in CFD and Generative Design,
• Outlining the possibilities
• Understanding potential applications

• Continued effort in current script

• Continue to develop and refine design strategies
• Making more user friendly and train BHI

• Build Health International

• Script can be used on other projects for similar
results

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 QUANTIFIED DATA| GENERATIVE
DESIGN BENEFITS

Impact on Design Solutions

Imact on Production, Construction and Operation

Impact on Design Process

Helps me produce a better coordinated set of

I engage clients more effectively in the design process I improve quality control architectural and engineering design documentation
56% 65% 62%
I can repeat successdul design approaches on similar
projects I produce more constructable design solutions Improves contractor understanding of design intent
50% 56% 59%
I often find solution for projects that are applicable to
different project types I descover solutions for project issues / design problems Improves the functionality of the completed building
41% 56% 53%

I produce vetter design solutions within the budget Positively impacts budget control and compliance
53% 53%
Reduces errors and omissions in architectural and
I explore more design alternatives engineering design documentation
53% 50%

I produce more sustainable design solutions Reduces errors in field installation

Source: Dodge Data & Analytics. World Green Building Trends 2018. (13 November 2019).
Reducing our levels of consumption will not be a sacrifice but a bonus if we simply redefine
the meaning of the word ‘success.’

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MORE
IS INEVITABLE
OPPORTUNITY
OF BETTER

LESS
IS A REALITY
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