3  Simulation Workflows

If simulation is the goal, what are the different levels of complexity? We explore workflows for setting up and running building energy and urban simulations.

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Figure 3.1: Simulation Workflow Overview

3.1 Tools and Platforms

We rely on several open-source and widely-used tools in our field, such as:

Each topic in this section will go from the most simple to the most complex analysis, describing what is involved to set it up.

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The calculation of mean radiant temperature (\(T_{mrt}\)) is crucial in many of these tools:

\[ T_{mrt} = \left[ \sum_{i=1}^n F_{p-i} T_i^4 \right]^{1/4} \tag{3.1}\]

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