Interactive software can assist construction companies in deciding what type of glass best suits each project, according to a report in Arch Daily. When specifying glass for a project, it is essential to consider factors such as use and location, and some of its properties, like light transmission, the report says.
Software platform CalumenLive, for example, calculates the lighting, energy, and thermal performance of an individual or combination of glass types and thickness for double and triple insulating glass units. It also generates calculation reports to compare the performance of alternative configurations, according to the report.
With the continued adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM), virtual models of new projects—or renovations of old ones—are becoming more accurate. GlassPro is another interactive software that simulates a realistic image of different glass products on building facades, and allows the user to view the rendering under a variety of lighting conditions.
Shade.in is a tool for evaluating the efficiency of shading devices and helping to design them. By including data such as latitude, facade orientation, and shading element type, users can receive the incident solar radiation values.
Source: Arch Daily
