Im currenlty starting to dive deep inside climate Simulation Modeling. Recently i did some basic research in LB and HB Tools. I feel like Cyclops could be a nice addition to get real time feedback and more speed as the files i am handling contain alot of information.
As I mainly use ArchiCAD for modeling, i Would love to import the Geometries into Grasshopper via live connector & then futher use these geometries to base the simulations on.
is there a recommended workflow? maybe @oborgstrom can ellaborate on how to achieve such setup ? I am modeling an Atrium of a big building and want to check how i could optimize sunlight efficienty at the bottom of the building through the use of different surfaces/mirrors. I would love to import these files with the biggest possible accuracy to gain better inside in how different setups could improve the Lighting situation.
Thank you so much in advance, any recommendations/workflow tips are highly appreciated!
I’ve never really used ArchiCAD, but I’m sure there are other posts in the forum discussing how to move data between the software’s.
I think as a general rule I would try to avoid pulling geometry that is not relevant to the analysis as it would just slow down you workflow. Also, are you looking to increase direct sunlight on the atrium floor or just a general daylight study using for example daylight factor? The two require quite different setups.
Hey Oscar, Thanks for the quick Reply!
Mainly i plan to check direkt Sunlight on the Atrium Floor - different surface setups and mirrors to possibly get more light into the atrium floor. General light studies on where it spreads besides the floor would be great but that is for a later stage
The sunlight hour analysis in Cyclops does not account for any bounces, it only considers direct sunlight. So adding mirrors or reflective surfaces won’t work. You would have to use another tool for that or set up a Grasshopper workflow where you reflect the rays from the sun using your reflective surfaces.
what tools would came to your mind to be cimbined ?
I could use Ladybug tools for that but then the benefit of speed of cyclops would not be as useful as if i would run it all core cyclops ?
still get used to interconnected workflows.
Or is there other another setup in cyclops to do it ?
I don’t believe the sunlight analysis in LB/HB includes any bounces either.
I’m not sure about your exact requirements but would probably aim to run a daylight study instead with the correct material specs, at least if the goal is to increase the brightness in the atrium.
Increasing direct sunlight is usually not desirable if you don’t have a very specific requirement, given the risk for glare.
i have an atrium over 5 floor levels and in the inside there is some daylight but on days where the sun isnt that strong we would like to install mirrors or a reflective wall at the rooftop to direct the sun inside during these days.
we also have an option to technically adjust these mirrors/reflecting suirfaces in order to adjust to the given situations.
the main question is how much percentage of light difference we have with such setup and how much more “global” illumination we get in the different floor levels where is the bottom floor is bigger then the rest so to check also if we can direct the light in those areas punctually.
its quite complex and i still dont know fully how to set it up correctly. LB has such tools but require alot of setup and calculation processes to gain inside so i research other options!
i met Marios Tsiliakos from Foster+Partners at the Rhino Conference in Switzerland where he showcased the Cyclops he said it might be possible but also wasnt sure about specific requirements tho. was a nice chat!
I see, still sounds like a daylight analysis would be better at capturing the effect.
But maybe daylight autonomy or average illuminance then instead of the daylight factor since you need something that is weather/sun location specific. You could still use the sun directions for the hours where you don’t receive enough daylight to drive the orientation of the reflecting panels.
