Exploring the Ansys Granta EduPack Software Built Environment Database
The goal of this lecture unit is to showcase the features in the Level 2 Built Environment database in Ansys Granta EduPack™, a teaching software for materials education, and how this can be used in teaching topics related to materials in the built environment. Special detail of the material and records in the database are included, as well as descriptions of the four semi-autonomous systems of a building: superstructure, enclosure, interiors, and building services. Engaging images of buildings can also be found to aid in teaching. Additional resources, such as case studies and MicroProjects, can be found linked below or on the Ansys Education Resources site.
Learning Outcomes
- Understanding of the materials used in the built environment
- Ability to select materials to meet design criteria in built environment structures and interiors
- Insight into the diverse use and importance of materials in architecture and the built environment
Applicable Courses for Use
- Engineering Materials for Construction
- Energy in Buildings
