School of Architecture

The book "Introduction to Ecotect Software", compiled and edited by Dr. Zahra Ghiabaklou, is one of the first educational resources in the country focused on using software for building analysis and design with an emphasis on environmental conditions and renewable energy. This book provides a concise introduction to the Ecotect software, explaining how to use it for environmental analysis, sustainable design, energy consumption assessment, and optimizing building designs.
Ecotect is a specialized software for architects that enables 3D design and analysis of thermal, cooling, lighting, and acoustic calculations for building projects.
The table of contents of this book is as follows:
- Simulation Methods
- Drawings
- Thermal Analysis
- Analytical Networks
- Solar Analysis
- Shading Design
- Daylighting
- Acoustic Analysis