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The software has its own basic modelling environment that you can have a crack at but it really isnÝt as intuitive as a CAD system and is best used for generating basic layouts. The first part of the job is to get your model into Ecotect. If you were having trouble justifying a move to 3D, performance analysis and Ecotect are the very reasons that designing in 3D makes sense. In the case of glazing the software will even generate an ideal case, Part L compliant model from the original design – showing just how far you are out. It also provides an environment with which to test out the impact of material variations, should that be thermal or acoustic. The more information you can give the system, the better the results. The beauty of Ecotect is that it can be used at every stage of the design process, from defining the maximum site envelope or testing the conceptual model, to nailing the details and refining solar performance and acoustics. That said, the software covers areas that are highly technical and specialist knowledge would be of some advantage but this isnÝt something that couldnÝt be overcome with a little training. At this price, I donÝt see any reason why even the smallest of practices couldnÝt justify a copy.
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We usually leave the price of the software to the end of the review but at ú850 per seat, I think itÝs worth mentioning at the start, for as we work through its capabilities I am sure many will assume that the software will cost thousands of pounds. The building in red is being analysed for overshadowing in a city environment.