CFD Simulation for Architectual Design

Simulation for AEC Application

Autodesk Revit^®
ARCHICAD^®
Rhinoceros^®
SketchUp^®

etc…

AKL FlowDesigner is a computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation software that enables wind analysis by easily importing 3D models of buildings or urban blocks developed by modeling tools such as Autodesk Revit, GRAPHISOFT ARCHICAD, Rhinoceros and SketchUp. AKL FlowDesigner is BIM capable in IFC format. Architects, designers, engineers and consultants can use AKL FlowDesigner early in the design process to understand and visualize air flow around their projects. Early analysis reduces design time and gives a powerful impression to clients. CFD simulation of AKL FlowDesigner gives you the maximum benefit in the application of AEC (architecture, engineering and construction) industry. Airflow simulation used to be a complex and time-consuming task requiring deep technical knowledge. No more! AKL FlowDesigner allows any user to create simulations and analyze air flow in minutes. No engineering degree or complex calculations are required!

Works with Many BIM Software Tools

Revit^®
ARCHICAD^®
Rhinoceros^®
SketchUp^®
Vectorworks^®

Create Simulations in Minutes !

Intuitive UI
Fast Calculation
Expressive Visualziation

A Powerful Tool to Understand and Visualize Airflow

Simulate indoor or outdoor air flow
Determine speed and direction of air flow
Understand heating and cooling patterns
Determine contamination flow and speed

Simple and quick to use

Easy-to-use, intuitive interface suitable for all users
Speedy calculations create simulations in minutes
No engineering degree or extensive training required!

Make the design process more efficient and cost-effective

Perform initial simulations before detailed engineering work
Perform compelling simulations throughout the design process
Demonstrate impact of design changes visually
Save engineering and design time

Patented in Japan, the United States and Europe

Connecting Architectural Design and Environmental Design

Urban Spaces
Air Conditioning
Data Centers

etc…

Simple Preparation

Unlike conventional software tools, AKL FlowDesigner does not require any complicated preparation for analysis. It can easily import data from Rhinoceros or SketchUp and the air flow can be simulated intuitively. AKL FlowDesigner is equipped with user-friendly data entry screen that allows intuitive and manualess data entry for desired air flow simulation.

Easy to visualize

AKL FlowDesigner makes technology proposals come to life for clients. By creating a visually appealing simulation, it transforms an abstract concept into an appealing and understandable demonstration that clearly illustrates wind flow and temperature distribution in 3D.

Fast and Robust

With conventional CFD software tools, even simple models require over 30 minutes to generate 3D air flow simulations. In contrast, AKL FlowDesigner can import data and create a powerful simulation in only 5 minutes^*1 Traditional software tools also required a user to establish detailed parameters in order to converge analyzed data. AKL FlowDesigner does away with this unnecessary and time-consuming process. Its highly robust solver lets designers perform 3D simulations quickly and easily.

*1：Time required for analysis varies depending on the resolution of the mesh.