Detecting climate variables: Managing weather data

Participants begin their journey by mastering the art of climate data management. They learn to detect and analyze various climate variables, using available tools to manage and interpret weather data. This module provides a solid foundation in understanding how climate influences environmental design, setting the stage for more complex analyses.

Introduction to gathering and managing climate data using online and computational tools like Ladybug Tools (LBT) in Rhino and Grasshopper. Attendees will learn to import weather data and analyze basic climate variables such as temperature, humidity, and wind.

 - Intent: To introduce attendees to climate data management and basic analysis techniques.

-  Important Concepts: Managing and interpreting weather data, basic climate variables (temperature, humidity, wind).

- Skills Developed: Data collection and management, basic analysis of climate variables, introductory use of Ladybug Tools for data analysis.

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It is essential that Rhino/Grasshopper/Pollination-Ladybug are installed.

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In a world increasingly challenged by environmental crises and rapid urbanization, the need for innovative and sustainable design solutions has never been more urgent. The ‘Environmental Intelligence – EI’ program by NORDFY is crafted to equip architects, designers, urban planners, and environmental enthusiasts, with the knowledge and tools needed to create resilient, sustainable, and thriving environments.

This program bridges the gap between traditional design practices and cutting-edge computational technologies, fostering a new generation of data-driven environmentally intelligent professionals.

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The Environmental Intelligence – EI program is structured into a comprehensive series of online learning sessions, progressively guiding participants from foundational concepts to advanced applications in environmental design. The initial set of sessions lays the groundwork for understanding the intricate relationship between the built environment and the natural world. These sessions focus on crucial themes such as climate analysis, outdoor and indoor comfort, urban microclimates, and the role of vegetation in urban settings, among others. Each module is designed to provide hands-on experience with industry-leading tools like Rhino and Grasshopper, along with specialized plugins such as Ladybug Tools, Honeybee, and Urban Weather Generator, among others.

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The program is structured around key environmental themes, each representing a critical aspect of sustainable design. While the initial set of sessions lays a robust foundation, the Environmental Intelligence – EI program is designed to evolve. As participants progress, they will have opportunities to delve into more specialized areas such as resilience and adaptation strategies, sustainable urban planning, and advanced computational design including the intersection with Generative AI and its predictability powers. This journey will empower participants to tackle complex environmental challenges, innovate in their designs, and contribute meaningfully to a sustainable future.

The Environmental Intelligence – EI program by NORDFY is a call to action for a new generation of design leaders in an era of environmentally conscious design. Join us as we explore the intersections of technology, nature, and human experience, and shape a future where built environments harmonize with the natural world.

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