Our changing environment requires engineers to take a new approach to building design. Green buildings will have a positive impact on communities by stimulating economic growth and reducing the structure’s carbon footprint. With the use of CAD software, engineers have become essential to a better future filled with green buildings and homes.    

CAD Software & Green Building Design

What Is CAD Software?

Computer-aided design, or CAD software, has replaced the old protractors and compasses used for manual draft design. The program is extensively used by engineers and architects to draw construction layouts and tangible parts for machinery using computer-generated two-dimensional and three-dimensional models.

2D CAD models are akin to the blueprints most people have seen on television. Flat drawings provide architects and engineers with an overall layout of a particular space to build floor plans and landscaping, while fashion designers use 2D CAD models to determine the appropriate dimensions for clothing.

3D CAD models include more features than their two-dimensional counterparts, giving a better depiction of a physical object and how it can be built for proper stability and operation. Car engineers and computer manufacturers specialize in 3D CAD models to design complex pieces that fit into a more intricate design.

How Does CAD Software Improve Green Building Design?

With the power of 2D and 3D CAD software, the possibilities are endless when it comes to more environmentally friendly building designs. Consider the water pumped through a building being used in innovative ways to avoid excess waste with efficient water management.

Better use of natural lighting and airflow can be achieved with next-level engineering designed to maximize sunlight and shade while providing fresher airflow through more efficiently modeled ventilation systems. Incorporating the environment and wildlife into the 2D and 3D blueprints of commercial and residential buildings in urban zones will lower their impact on the surrounding habitat and promote a healthier, more productive community.

With over 44 years of experience in the area, McCarty Associates in Hillsboro, OH, is a proven name in architectural design. Using the latest GPS Survey technology, you can trust these experts on a range of projects, including building design, ALTA surveys, and site surveys. Visit their website for a closer look at past engineering projects, or call for a consultation at (937) 393-9971.