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Presentation of free software tools for conceptual design analysis to reduce energy usage and limit operational carbon. Based upon the author’s chapter in the book “Teaching Carbon Neutral Design in North America: Twenty Award-Winning Architectural Design Studio Methodologies.

Learning Objectives:

1. Analyze climate data passive design strategiesfor a specific site using Climate Consultant and Architecture 2030Palette to reduce energy usage.
2. EstimateDaylighting Factors and what impacts them using software such as AndrewMarsh’s web-based tool Dynamic Daylighting for daylighting performanceanalyses.
3. Demonstrate Natural VentilationAnalysis using simple computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software suchas the iPhone app Wind Tunnel for evaluating through-flowventilation.
4. Estimate simple Net-Zero EnergyBuilding calculation targets to establish EUI and Decarbonization targets.

Presenter Bio:

Dr. Lee A. Fithian is an accomplished architect, educator, and researcher dedicated to advancing sustainable design and building performance. With a career spanning over three decades, she has played a pivotal role in integrating sustainability principles into architectural curricula currently serving as the Director of the OU Online Master of Science in Sustainable Architecture, developing and administering an innovative program that equips students with the necessary skills to address climate change challenges in design and construction. Beyond academia and professional practice, Dr. Fithian has held leadership roles within the AIA, including serving as a technical jury reviewer for the AIA National COTE Top Ten Awards and the AIA BPKC Leadership Group. She has also been an active member of the IECC Envelope Embodied Carbon Subcommittee and the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission.