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Context
In this section, we provide the background and context for the project.
1. Background
Urban Energy Simulation is becoming increasingly important as cities strive to become more sustainable and energy-efficient. The ability to accurately model and simulate buildings is crucial for urban planners, architects, and engineers. These simulations help in understanding energy consumption patterns, optimizing building designs, and implementing energy-saving measures.
The ExaMA and Hidalgo2 initiatives are collaborative efforts aimed at developing advanced tools and technologies for urban energy simulation. By participating in these initiatives, Cemosis contribute to developing state-of-the-art tools to help cities achieve their energy and sustainability goals.
2. Project Relevance
This project focuses on the Level of Detail 1 (LOD1) geometric reconstruction of buildings. LOD1 is a fundamental level that represents buildings as simple block models, capturing the basic shape and height of structures. Despite its simplicity, LOD1 is essential for various large-scale urban analyses and simulations.
The development of a robust geometric reconstruction tool for LOD1 buildings has several key benefits:
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Improved Accuracy: Accurate 3D models are essential for reliable energy simulations and urban planning.
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Efficiency: Automated tools reduce the time and effort required to generate building models, allowing for large-scale analyses.
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Flexibility: The tool can be adapted and extended for more detailed levels of building reconstruction in the future.
By focusing on LOD1, this project lays the groundwork for more complex modeling efforts, ensuring that foundational models are accurate and reliable.