... er ... hmm ... I would strongly suggest Plan B:
How to get the gist of C# in just 123 (+1) easy steps (I've already posted that 3-4 times if memory serves well):
Step 0: get rid of the computer (press the OFF button), buy some cigars:
Step 1: get the cookies
The bible PlanA: C# In depth (Jon Skeet).
The bible PlanB: C# Step by step (John Sharp).
The bible PlanC: C# 5.0/6.0 (J/B Albahari) > my favorite
The reference: C# Language specs ECMA-334
The candidates:
C# Fundamentals (Nakov/Kolev & Co)
C# Head First (Stellman/Greene)
C# Language (Jones)
Step 2: read the cookies (computer OFF)
Step 3: re-read the cookies (computer OFF)
...
Step 120: re-read the cookies (computer OFF)
Step 121: tun ON computer
Step 122: do something
Step 123: shut down computer permanently, forget all that
May The Force (the Dark Option) be with you.…
he Summer in the City program, part of the Portland School of Architecture and Allied Arts (an extension to University of Oregon).
Using both Grasshopper and the Firefly plug-in, this workshop will focus on the design of innovative facade prototypes that are configurable, sensate, and active. Students will become familiar with the terminology used in interactive facade design including an overview of hardware (ie.sensors, actuators, and programmable microcontrollers) as well as software interfaces terminology. We'll learn new prototyping techniques and develop digital and physical models which can respond to a plurality of environmental and user driven forces. This workshop will take a hands-on approach, and you will walk away with the ability to build your own custom electronic circuits (using the Arduino), as well as create interactive simulations and models.
This course will primarily focus on physical computing techniques. Unfortunately, given the time constraints of the workshop, I will not be able to provide an extensive overview of the Grasshopper interface (it is suggested that participants have some familiarity with the Rhino/Grasshopper environment). There are many great online resources to get you up to speed relatively quickly if you are new to this software. This is a good place to start.
The course will be held at the School of Architecture and Allied Arts in Portland, OR. The date/times of the workshop are as follows:
Friday July 19, 5:00-7:50 P.M.
Saturday July 20, 9:00 A.M.-3:50 P.M.
Sunday July 21, 1:00-3:50 P.M.
If you are a designer, architect, or anyone who is interested in learning about the digital tools and technology trends that are revolutionizing design today, this workshop is for you. Make sure to click here to find out more about registration and enrollment in this exciting new workshop.…
nts for Ladybug too. They are based on PVWatts v1 online calculator, supporting crystalline silicon fixed tilt photovoltaics.
You can download them from here, or use the Update Ladbybug component instead. If you take the first option, after downloading check if .ghuser files are blocked (right click -> "Properties" and select "Unblock").
You can download the example files from here.
Video tutorials will follow in the coming period.
In the very essence these components help you answer the question: "How much energy can my roof, building facade, solar parking... generate if I would populate them with PV panels"?
They allow definition of different types of losses (snow, age, shading...) which may affect your PV system:
And can find its optimal tilt and orientation:
Or analyse its performance, energy value, consumption, emissions...
By Djordje Spasic and Jason Sensibaugh, with invaluable support of Dr. Frank Vignola, Dr. Jason M. Keith, Paul Gilman, Chris Mackey, Mostapha Sadeghipour Roudsari, Niraj Palsule, Joseph Cunningham and Christopher Weiss.
Thank you for reading, and hope you will enjoy using the components!
EDIT: From march 27 2017, Ladybug Photovoltaics components support thin-film modules as well.
References:
1) System losses:
PVWatts v5 Manual, Dobos, NREL, 2014
2) Sun postion equations by Michalsky (1988):
SAM Photovoltaic Model Technical Reference, Gilman, NREL, 2014
edited by Jason Sensibaugh
3) Angle of incidence for fixed arrays:
PVWatts Version 1 Technical Reference, Dobos, NREL, 2013
4) Plane-of-Array diffuse irradiance by Perez 1990 algorithm:
PVPMC Sandia National Laboratories
SAM Photovoltaic Model Technical Reference, Gilman, NREL, 2014
5) Sandia PV Array Performance Module Cover:
PVWatts Version 1 Technical Reference, Dobos, NREL, 2013
6) Sandia Thermal Model, Module Temperature and Cell Temperature Models:
Photovoltaic Array Performance Model, King, Boys, Kratochvill, Sandia National Laboratories, 2004
7) CEC Module Model: Maximum power voltage and Maximum power current from:
Exact analytical solutions of the parameters of real solar cells using Lambert W-function, Jain, Kapoor, Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells, V81 2004, P269–277
8) PVFORM version 3.3 adapted Module and Inverter Models:
PVWatts Version 1 Technical Reference, Dobos, NREL, 2013
9) Sunpath diagram shading:
Using sun path charts to estimate the effects of shading on PV arrays, Frank Vignola, University of Oregon, 2004
Instruction manual for the Solar Pathfinder, Solar Pathfinder TM, 2008
10) Tilt and orientation factor:
Application for Purchased Systems Oregon Department of Energy
solmetric.com
11) Photovoltaics performance metrics:
Solar PV system performance assessment guideline, Honda, Lechner, Raju, Tolich, Mokri, San Jose state university, 2012
CACHE Modules on Energy in the Curriculum Solar Energy, Keith, Palsule, Mississippi State University
Inventory of Carbon & Energy (ICE) Version 2.0, Hammond, Jones, SERT University of Bath, 2011
The Energy Return on Energy Investment (EROI) of Photovoltaics: Methodology and Comparisons with Fossil Fuel Life Cycles, Raugei, Fullana-i-Palmer, Fthenakis, Elsevier Vol 45, Jun 2012
12) Calculating albedo: Metenorm 6 Handbook part II: Theory, Meteotest 2007
13) Magnetic declination:
Geomag 0.9.2015, Christopher Weiss…
termedio a avanzado.
2013 | mayo 22, 23, 24 y 25. 20 Hrs.
Horario: 18:00 – 22.00 Jueves, Viernes y Sábado de 8:00 a 15:00 Hrs. Instructor_ Arch. David Hernández Melgarejo.
http://bioarchitecturestudio.wordpress.com
Objetivos:
El curso está dirigido a cada diseñador, ingeniero o arquitecto que quiere obtener una sólida base en modelado generativo y paramétrico dentro del flujo de trabajo en Rhinoceros.
En el curso se explorarán y construirán estructuras en el espacio paramétrico, incorporando entidades geométricas (Curvas, Superficies, Puntos, etc…) y usando patrones algorítmicos para la generación de estructuras con metabolismos contextualizados.
Cada paso será soportado con ejercicios que gradualmente incrementarán su complejidad.
El alumno aprenderá cómo trabajar con asociación geométrica y parámetros. Para perfeccionar asociación geométrica – asociación entre partes, asociación dinámica – las formas geométricas son generadas al seguir la conexión lógica entre la parte geométrica y sus restricciones, dimensión paramétrica y él proceso dinámico del diseño: Estimulamos el pensamiento relacional para la construcción de Diseño y Arquitectura de alto desempeño.
Resultados:
Los participantes con éste entrenamiento obtendrán las siguientes fundamentos.
· Generar aplicaciones orientadas al análisis, la optimización, documentación del diseño y fabricación.
Palabras clave:
Diseño Computacional, Scripting, Rhinoceros 5.0 + Grasshopper, Parametrización, Análisis, Galapagos, Genetic Solver, Optimización, Fabricación Digital.
Para mayor información:
MArch. Kathrin Schröter. E-mail: kschroter@itesm.mx
Dirección de Arquitectura. Oficinas de Aulas 1, segundo piso.…
nteraction in the design of an enclosed volume.
Revolutions have occurred through architectural history and vary widely in terms of design methods and fabrication techniques. Focusing on inspiring natural form‐finding techniques, AA Athens VS works towards producing a large‐scale interactive prototype that alters in real‐time the perception of interior space.
Technology and architecture are coupled for the third year in Athens with a novel agenda of transforming an enclosed area and creating internal contrasting city‐life characteristics that transcend the local conditions. In collaboration with the National Technical University of Athens, Cipher City: Revolutions explores participatory design and active engagement modeling and continues building novel prototypes upon horizontal planes.
The toolset includes mainly ‐among others‐ Rhino Grasshopper, Processing and Arduino platforms. With the completion of the Programme participants receive the AA Visiting School Certificate. In 2013, the design agenda of AA Athens will connect with the agenda of AA Greece VS in the city of Patras. Participation in both Programmes will allow for a more extensive learning experience through additional tools like Autodesk Maya, Autodesk 3D Studio Max and more.
Discounts
The AA offers several discount options for participants wishing to apply as a group or participants wishing to apply for both AA Athens and AA Greece Visiting Schools:
1. Standard application
The AA Visiting School requires a fee of £600 per participant, which includes a £60 Visiting Membership. If you are already a member, the total fee will be reduced automatically by £60 by the online payment system. Fees are non-refundable.
2. Group registration
For group applications, there will be a range of discounts depending on the number of people in the group. The discounted fee will be applied to each individual in the group.
1. 3-6 people group: £60 (AA Membership fee) + 540*0.75 = £465 (25 %)
2. 6-15 people group: £60 + 540*0.70 = £438 (30%)
3. more than 15 people group: £60 + 540*0.65 = £411 (35%)
3. Participants attending AA Greece VS and AA Athens VS | 40% discount
For people wishing to attend both AA Greece VS and AA Athens VS, a discount of 40% will be made for each participant. (The participant will pay the £60 membership fee only once.)
£60 (AA Membership fee) + (540*0.60)*2 = £708
Eligibility The workshop is open to architecture and design students and professionals worldwide.
Applications
The deadline for applications is 24 March 2014. A portfolio or CV is not required, only the online application form and payment. The online application can be reached from:
http://www.aaschool.ac.uk/STUDY/VISITING/athens
Contact:
Alexandros.Kallegias@aaschool.ac.uk…
arq, que se celebrará entre el 28 de Enero y el 1 de Febrero de 2013 en el Colegio de Arquitectos de Granada.
El taller está destinado a arquitectos, artistas y diseñadores, tanto como profesionales, como estudiantes de grado y posgrado, que, sin necesidad de haber tenido ningún contacto previo con entornos de programación o herramientas informáticas de dibujo paramétrico o generativo, están interesados en probar y experimentar con las opciones que nos pueden ofrecer a los diseñadores.
El taller está dividido en tres bloques:
Curso intensivo: del 28 de Enero al 30 de Febrero, en horario de mañana, de 10 a 14. Taller de proyectos: del 28 de Enero al 30 de Febrero, por la tarde, de 16 a 20; y el 31 de Febrero, durante todo el día.
Presentaciones: viernes 1 de Febrero, mañana y tarde.
Utilizaremos Grasshopper, el editor algorítmico asociado al software de modelado tridimensional y dibujo Rhinoceros, por su facilidad de aprendizaje, al tratarse de un entorno gráfico, facilidad de adquisición, al ser gratuito y haber disponible una versión de prueba de Rhinoceros también gratuita, y amplia difusión en los últimos años. Y lo emplearemos tanto como modelador, como conector entre otros softwares y varias disciplinas. Por este motivo, también utilizaremos algunos de sus plug-ins, como Geco, para análisis ambiental, Elk, para enlazarlo con OpenStreetMap o Kangaroo, para simulación de sistemas físicos.
Lo único que necesitas es un ordenador portátil (si no pudieras conseguir), hacer el ingreso con el importe correspondiente y mandarnos tus datos y el recibo bancario del ingreso a smartlabgranada@gmail.com. Puedes ver los detalles en el apartado de Inscripción. El resto del material, tanto software como hardware, lo ponemos nosotros.
Nuestro acercamiento a estas herramientas es entusiasta acerca del potencial creativo que pueden ofrecer a diseñadores y artistas, pero también crítico y especulativo. Nos alejamos tanto de una posición puramente formalista, como del estricto funcionalismo, a los que desde los últimos años frecuentemente se ha asociado a esta disciplina.…
Added by Miguel Vidal at 8:42am on January 19, 2013
[2 of 8] No context surfaces...5. [3 of 8] Writing geometry...6. [4 of 8] Writing Electric Load Center - Generator specifications ...7. [5 of 8] Writing materials and constructions...8. [6 of 8] Writing schedules...9. [7 of 8] Writing loads and ideal air system...10. [8 of 8] Writing outputs...11. ...... idf file is successfully written to : C:\Users\Personal\Desktop\TESI\x006\THOR001\EnergyPlus\THOR001.idf12. 13. Analysis is running!...14. C:\Users\Personal\Desktop\TESI\x006\THOR001\EnergyPlus\eplusout.csv15. ......
Done! Read below for errors and warnings:
16. 17. Program Version,EnergyPlus, Version 8.3.0-6d97d074ea, YMD=2016.01.17 17:56,IDD_Version 8.3.018. 19. ** Warning ** IP: Note -- Some missing fields have been filled with defaults. See the audit output file for details.20. 21. ************* Beginning Zone Sizing Calculations22. 23. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)24. 25. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=00126. 27. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=PELLE_NORD1 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE00128. 29. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)30. 31. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.32. 33. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)34. 35. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=00136. 37. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 2 of back surface=PELLE_NORD1 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE00138. 39. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)40. 41. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.42. 43. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)44. 45. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=00146. 47. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=PELLE_NORD1 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE00148. 49. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)50. 51. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.52. 53. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)54. 55. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=00156. 57. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 4 of back surface=PELLE_NORD1 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE00158. 59. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)60. 61. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.62. 63. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)64. 65. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=00166. 67. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=PELLE_NORD2 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE00168. 69. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)70. 71. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.72. 73. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)74. 75. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=00176. 77. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 2 of back surface=PELLE_NORD2 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE00178. 79. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)80. 81. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.82. 83. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)84. 85. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=00186. 87. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=PELLE_NORD2 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE00188. 89. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)90. 91. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.92. 93. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)94. 95. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=00196. 97. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 4 of back surface=PELLE_NORD2 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE00198. 99. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)100. 101. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.102. 103. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)104. 105. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001106. 107. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001108. 109. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)110. 111. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.112. 113. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)114. 115. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001116. 117. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 2 of back surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001118. 119. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)120. 121. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.122. 123. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)124. 125. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001126. 127. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=WIN_006_GLZP_0 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001128. 129. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=182.6148)130. 131. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.132. 133. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)134. 135. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001136. 137. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 2 of back surface=WIN_006_GLZP_0 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001138. 139. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=92.2297)140. 141. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.142. 143. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)144. 145. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001146. 147. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=WIN_006_GLZP_0 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001148. 149. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=92.2297)150. 151. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.152. 153. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)154. 155. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001156. 157. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=WIN_006_GLZP_1 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001158. 159. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=182.6148)160. 161. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.162. 163. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)164. 165. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001166. 167. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 2 of back surface=WIN_006_GLZP_1 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001168. 169. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=92.2297)170. 171. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.172. 173. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)174. 175. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001176. 177. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=WIN_006_GLZP_1 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001178. 179. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=182.6148)180. 181. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.182. 183. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)184. 185. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001186. 187. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=WIN_006_GLZP_2 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001188. 189. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=92.2297)190. 191. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.192. 193. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)194. 195. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001196. 197. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 2 of back surface=WIN_006_GLZP_2 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001198. 199. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=1.8446)200. 201. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.202. 203. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)204. 205. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001206. 207. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=WIN_006_GLZP_2 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001208. 209. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=1.8446)210. 211. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.212. 213. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)214. 215. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001216. 217. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=WIN_006_GLZP_3 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001218. 219. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=92.2297)220. 221. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.222. 223. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)224. 225. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001226. 227. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 2 of back surface=WIN_006_GLZP_3 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001228. 229. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=1.8446)230. 231. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.232. 233. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)234. 235. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001236. 237. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=WIN_006_GLZP_3 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001238. 239. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=92.2297)240. 241. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.242. 243. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)244. 245. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001246. 247. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE003 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001248. 249. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)250. 251. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.252. 253. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)254. 255. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001256. 257. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 4 of back surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE003 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001258. 259. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)260. 261. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.262. 263. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)264. 265. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001266. 267. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=PELLE_EST is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001268. 269. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)270. 271. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.272. 273. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)274. 275. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001276. 277. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 2 of back surface=PELLE_EST is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001278. 279. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)280. 281. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.282. 283. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)284. 285. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001286. 287. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=WIN_001_GLZP_0 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001288. 289. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=180.7210)290. 291. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.292. 293. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)294. 295. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001296. 297. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=WIN_001_GLZP_0 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001298. 299. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=180.7210)300. 301. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.302. 303. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)304. 305. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001306. 307. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 2 of back surface=WIN_001_GLZP_1 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001308. 309. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=180.7210)310. 311. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.312. 313. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)314. 315. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001316. 317. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=WIN_001_GLZP_2 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001318. 319. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=180.7210)320. 321. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.322. 323. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)324. 325. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001326. 327. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=PELLE_OVEST is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001328. 329. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)330. 331. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.332. 333. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)334. 335. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001336. 337. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 4 of back surface=PELLE_OVEST is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001338. 339. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)340. 341. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.342. 343. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)344. 345. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001346. 347. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=WIN_002_GLZP_0 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001348. 349. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=180.7210)350. 351. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.352. 353. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)354. 355. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001356. 357. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=WIN_002_GLZP_0 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001358. 359. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=180.7210)360. 361. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.362. 363. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)364. 365. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001366. 367. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 2 of back surface=WIN_002_GLZP_1 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001368. 369. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=180.7210)370. 371. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.372. 373. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)374. 375. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001376. 377. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=WIN_002_GLZP_2 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001378. 379. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=180.7210)380. 381. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.382. 383. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)384. 385. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001386. 387. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=PELLE_SOTTO is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001388. 389. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)390. 391. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.392. 393. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)394. 395. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001396. 397. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 4 of back surface=PELLE_SOTTO is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001398. 399. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)400. 401. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.402. 403. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)404. 405. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001406. 407. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 7 of back surface=PELLE_SOTTO is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001408. 409. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)410. 411. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.412. 413. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)414. 415. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001416. 417. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 8 of back surface=PELLE_SOTTO is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001418. 419. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)420. 421. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.422. 423. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)424. 425. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001426. 427. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=PELLE_SOPRA_DUP is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001428. 429. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)430. 431. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.432. 433. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)434. 435. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001436. 437. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 4 of back surface=PELLE_SOPRA_DUP is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001438. 439. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)440. 441. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.442. 443. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)444. 445. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001446. 447. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 5 of back surface=PELLE_SOPRA_DUP is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001448. 449. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)450. 451. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.452. 453. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)454. 455. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001456. 457. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 8 of back surface=PELLE_SOPRA_DUP is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001458. 459. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=184.4593)460. 461. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.462. 463. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)464. 465. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001466. 467. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=PELLE_NORD2 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002468. 469. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=167.5695)470. 471. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.472. 473. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)474. 475. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001476. 477. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 2 of back surface=PELLE_NORD2 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002478. 479. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=167.5695)480. 481. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.482. 483. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)484. 485. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001486. 487. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=PELLE_NORD2 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002488. 489. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=195.1092)490. 491. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.492. 493. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)494. 495. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001496. 497. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 4 of back surface=PELLE_NORD2 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002498. 499. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=195.1092)500. 501. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.502. 503. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)504. 505. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001506. 507. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002508. 509. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=167.5695)510. 511. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.512. 513. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)514. 515. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001516. 517. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 4 of back surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE001 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002518. 519. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=167.5695)520. 521. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.522. 523. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)524. 525. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001526. 527. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=WIN_005 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002528. 529. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=32.0568)530. 531. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.532. 533. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)534. 535. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001536. 537. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 2 of back surface=WIN_005 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002538. 539. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=139.1556)540. 541. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.542. 543. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)544. 545. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001546. 547. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=WIN_005 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002548. 549. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=139.1556)550. 551. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.552. 553. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)554. 555. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001556. 557. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 4 of back surface=WIN_005 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002558. 559. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=32.0568)560. 561. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.562. 563. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)564. 565. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001566. 567. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE003 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002568. 569. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=167.5695)570. 571. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.572. 573. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)574. 575. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001576. 577. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 2 of back surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE003 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002578. 579. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=167.5695)580. 581. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.582. 583. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)584. 585. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001586. 587. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE003 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002588. 589. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=167.5695)590. 591. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.592. 593. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)594. 595. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001596. 597. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 4 of back surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE003 is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002598. 599. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=167.5695)600. 601. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.602. 603. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)604. 605. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001606. 607. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 1 of back surface=PELLE_EST is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002608. 609. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=195.1092)610. 611. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.612. 613. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)614. 615. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001616. 617. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 2 of back surface=PELLE_EST is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002618. 619. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=195.1092)620. 621. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.622. 623. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)624. 625. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001626. 627. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 3 of back surface=PELLE_EST is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002628. 629. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=195.1092)630. 631. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.632. 633. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)634. 635. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001636. 637. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 4 of back surface=PELLE_EST is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002638. 639. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=195.1092)640. 641. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.642. 643. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)644. 645. ** ~~~ ** Solar Distribution = FullInteriorExterior will not work in Zone=001646. 647. ** ~~~ ** because vertex 5 of back surface=PELLE_EST is in front of receiving surface=PELLE_COMUNIONE002648. 649. ** ~~~ ** (Dot Product indicator=195.1092)650. 651. ** ~~~ ** Check surface geometry; if OK, use Solar Distribution = FullExterior instead.652. 653. ** Severe ** Problem in interior solar distribution calculation (CHKBKS)654. 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thisthe errorthat appen when i lunch E+ with only one zone....what is going on???? …
a machine that is light and very sturdy. I have taken my Macbook Pro all around the world, carry it with me every day, even dropped it a few times and its still totally fine. Its thin and light.
2) You get some actual support for your hardware even a few years down the line. My Macbook Pro is from 2012 and I can still walk in to any Apple Store and get help with it, which I have done many, many times in different places around the world - I never had to show a receipt or was charged any money for help. There is no PC/Laptop manufacturer in the world with anything close to that, because companies like Asus, Dell, etc. bring out dozens of new versions of laptops every year, so its much harder to service them after a few years.
3) This is the most important one, which usually people forget when they say that Macbooks are overpriced: Resale Value. If you have ever tried to sell an old PC/Laptop (I have a few times), you will know how little value they have even after just 2-3 years. Macbooks retain their value very well and even after 4 years you can still get 50% of your original price.
4) Of course you can install Windows on it and it runs perfectly. I have MacOS and Windows on it and both run absolutely fine. On the Windows side I have Rhino+GH, Maya and a few others. Having Windows is good, because some software still only runs on Windows (looking at you, 3DSMax!). Most other software also runs on MacOS. In the interest of sanity it is great to have an alternative to Windows for all the day to day stuff, like Mail, Calender, Photos, Presentations, etc. that just always works.
5) As for performance: Yes, Macbook Pros dont necessarily have the latest and greatest in graphics cards (the rest is on par with PC laptops), but unless you want to play games you will not need it. VRay RT can do GPU rendering, but you wont get great performance from a Notebook GPU anyways and it doesnt make sense to do rendering on a laptop (especially since you have a workstation). You could get one of the older Macbook Pro Retina Late 2013 or Mid 2014 models with the GTX750M by Nvidia, which will be usable to render using VRay RT, but of course not huge performance. Better to invest in a good used graphics card for your workstation like an Nvdia GTX980ti, which is the best value for money for GPU rendering right now (lots of used ones available).
So at least consider also getting a Macbook Pro. You can buy refurbished models (depending where you are) and they are like new, but a lot cheaper or even get an older one thats used. It will be a worthwile investment.
Take it from someone who has used dozens of PCs and Macs in my lifetime and have to do the IT support here at work (where we also use both).
I still have my Macbook Pro Retina from 2012 and its still running perfectly, super fast, and I can use Rhino and GH for huge files, do GPU Rendering with Octane Render and all sorts of other heavy computing stuff.
Hope that helps.…
Added by Armin Seltz at 11:12am on September 19, 2016
option, after downloading check if .ghuser files are blocked (right click -> "Properties" and select "Unblock"). Then paste them in File->Special Folders->User Object Folder. You can download the example files from here. They act in similar way, Ladybug Photovoltaics components do: we pick a surface, and get an answer to a question: "How much thermal energy, for a certain number of persons can my roof, building facade... generate if I would populate them with Solar Water Heating collectors"? This information can then be used to cover domestic hot water, space heating or space cooling loads:
Components enable setting specific details of the system, or using simplified ones. They cover analysis of domestic hot water load, final performance of the SWH system, its embodied energy, energy value, consumption, emissions... And finding optimal system and storage size. By Dr. Chengchu Yan and Djordje Spasic, with invaluable support of Dr. Willian Beckman, Dr. Jason M. Keith, Jeff Maguire, Nicolas DiOrio, Niraj Palsule, Sargon George Ishaya and Craig Christensen. Hope you will enjoy using the components! References: 1) Calculation of delivered energy: Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes, John Wiley and Sons, J. Duffie, W. Beckman, 4th ed., 2013. Technical Manual for the SAM Solar Water Heating Model, NREL, N. DiOrio, C. Christensen, J. Burch, A. Dobos, 2014. A simplified method for optimal design of solar water heating systems based on life-cycle energy analysis, Renewable Energy journal, Yan, Wang, Ma, Shi, Vol 74, Feb 2015
2) Domestic hot water load: Modeling patterns of hot water use in households, Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Lutz, Liu, McMahon, Dunham, Shown, McGrue; Nov 1996. ASHRAE 2003 Applications Handbook (SI), Chapter 49, Service water heating
3) Mains water temperature Residential alternative calculation method reference manual, California energy commission, June 2013. Development of an Energy Savings Benchmark for All Residential End-Uses, NREL, August 2004. Solar water heating project analysis chapter, Minister of Natural Resources Canada, 2004.
4) Pipe diameters and pump power: Planning & Installing Solar Thermal Systems, Earthscan, 2nd edition
5) Sun postion and POA irradiance, the same as for Ladybug Photovoltaics (Michalsky (1988), diffuse irradiance by Perez (1990), ground reflected irradiance by Liu, Jordan (1963))
6) Optimal system and storage tank size: A simplified method for optimal design of solar water heating systems based on life-cycle energy analysis, Renewable Energy journal, Yan, Wang, Ma, Shi, Vol 74, Feb 2015.…