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II. Radiosity Definitions & Comparisons

III. Procedures

IV. Equipment

V. Luminaires

VI. Materials

VII. Design Process

VIII. Resources

 

 

 

VII.  Design Process

Cycle of Design Refinement

  • Think Make Look

Modeling for Rendering

  • Hierarchical Grouping, Layering
  • Correct Geometry types
  • Theatre stage set 

Example:  South-Facing Roof Monitors, Skylights, Lanterns

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Alternatives modeled in FormZ

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One alternative rendered in FormZ RenderZone

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Diffuse illumination rendered in Lightscape

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Lightscape's analytical view shows light distribution.