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nnguyen
2008-05-03, 12:47 AM
I don't think this is possible, but I am always amazed at what Revit can do (or programs out there that can import Revit can do). A principal at my office wanted to know if we get informtion from NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) if we can some how include that data in Revit and provide some sort of visual analysis? if not Revit, what about another program that is Revit compatible to do an analysis using the wind information. I was thinking of some sort of program similar to the sustainable programs out there.

The reason he is asking is a client is concerned about odors blowing from restaurant exhausts to residential units or the amenities area.

Any ideas, suggestions, tricks, and tips would be greatly appreciated. Thanks all!

mruehr
2008-05-03, 06:14 AM
ECOTECT is what comes to my mind
i believe their prevailing wind software is free
http://squ1.com/products/ecotect

nnguyen
2008-05-03, 03:49 PM
ECOTECT is what comes to my mind
i believe their prevailing wind software is free
http://squ1.com/products/ecotect

Thanks so much!

ita
2008-05-04, 02:57 PM
ECOTECT is what comes to my mind
i believe their prevailing wind software is free
http://squ1.com/products/ecotect

Not really free - you will get 2 hours usage in the Ecotect package - after 2 hours you will need to buy the Weather Tool.

vennix
2008-05-05, 08:22 AM
take a look at the program called climate consultant 3
http://www.eere.energy.gov/buildings/tools_directory/software.cfm/ID=123/pagename=alpha_list

not directly integrated in revit, but useful and free

Geert