Suncast
Performs solar shading and insolation analysis and can generate images and animations. Suncast uses sun tracking and hidden surface algorithms to generate and view shadow data for all internal and external surfaces of the model. Suncast generates shadows from any sun position defined by date, time, orientation, site latitude and longitude and can investigate: external obstruction and self-shading of a building; solar mapping through windows; solar radiation on external and internal surfaces; and the effects of changing orientation of the building.
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Suncast can be used in passive solar design studies and is essential at the planning stage to visualise the effect of the building on surrounding buildings. Suncast has also been used to study problems such as grass growth on sports stadia. In addition, because it is possible to remove surfaces to investigate solar penetration, Suncast has been used to investigate internal design issues from office layouts to positioning of art in museums.
Keywords
solar shading, insolation
Validation/Testing
N/A
Expertise Required
Familiarity with Model Builder
Users
Many throughout UK and Europe.
Audience
Architects.
Input
3D geometry and site location.
Output
Solar shading images, data, and AVIs
Computer Platform
Unix, Windows NT
Programming Language
C, C++
Strengths
Easy-to-use interface.
Weaknesses
N/A
Contact
Company: |
IES Limited |
Address: |
141 St James Road |
Telephone: |
+44 (141) 226 3662 |
Facsimile: |
+44 (141) 226 3747 |
E-mail: |
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Website: |
Availability
Contact IES at the above address or visit the IES4D web site.