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Essay:
ECOTECTECOTECT - Australian tool, it is a conceptual environmental design tool for architects and building designers, with application also to engineers and planners. Designer can assess and control overshadowing, shading device requirements, solar access, natural and artificial lighting levels, prevailing wind exposure, thermal comfort and the acoustic response of their building. In conjunction with this technical data, ECOTECT provides instant access to initial capital outlays, ongoing running costs and life cycle assessment at all stages of the design process
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