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ENVELOPE PERFORMANCE MODEL

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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.

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