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ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE MODEL
from Salford STEM Academy
by raevenerin
The model shows where the building envelope could be affected by the surrounding environment, affectingitsthermalperformance.

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The red areas are at risk of overheating, whereas the blue are consideredcoldspots.
These areas indicated the parts of the building to take into special consideration. For example, it may be best to avoid using too many skylights as this may cause the roof tooverheat.
Widen the section where the entrancesaretothebuilding
Cut the corner to direct students totheentrance
Widened the middle section to create more space and avoid narrowcorridor


Modelling the movement through the building to different zones. Seeing how those zones areaffected.

