Invocation of building simulation tool in building design practice

This paper reports on two case studies that explore the current use of computational tools in building design scenarios. Goal of the project is to gain insight into the role of tools in the design process and to investigate and capture the designer’s viewpoint concerning building simulation. This viewpoint is essential for a successful application of simulation in the design process, but might differ from the viewpoint of the developer of simulation  tools. Context of these case studies is an ongoing Ph.D.- project at Delft University of  Technology  that focuses on better integration of analysis tools (simulation  tools  in  particular)  in  informed  design strategies.