Visual scripting components for geometric parameters.1

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Annual shading diagram for a facade.2

By encouraging the use of visual programming language and an evolutionary solver this research showed that it is possible to explore new and interesting morphologies to maximise the radiation incident on the walls and roof operating different geometric parameters to optimise the urban form. Conse-quently, it is possible to minimise the annual shading of each surfaceof the buildings in order to improve the radiation incident, encourage the use of solar photovoltaic panels, solar thermal collectors, minimise the heating demand, but also cooling through the reduction of the glazing ratio.

Geometric parameters.3daylight / ecotec wind tunnel / vasari

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Image of current and optimal urban form of Lausanne�scase study.

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Optimization urban form of the London�s case study.5

2015 | Optimization urban form for the use of solar energy| MSUD University of Nottingham

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Analysis of radiation and tilt facade and roof of a unit.6

2015 | | MArch of Sustainable Urban Design | University of Nottingham | 8,390,000 sq ft

The timeline of the Bullring market.1

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1Sustainable strategy based on BRREAM.2

Bullring market is located in the middle of Birmin-gham city and it works as one of the most important food supply. This sustainable urban project is compounded by 11 buildings: a hotel, an urban farm community, a food + LZC technical school, offices, a library, student accommodation, business technical school and a social club + gym and fitness. The morphology of the buildings are designed based on the sustainable strategy such daylight, shadows and urban ventilation by using Ecotec and Vasari.

Isometric.3shadows / ecotec

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Renderings.4

Ground floor plan and sections.5

2015 | Birmingham Urban Revitalization Project | MSUD University of Nottingham | 248,000 sq ft