Autodesk^® ECOTECT^® is a comprehensive conceptual building performance analysis tool that covers a wide range of simulation and analysis functions required to truly understand how a building design will operate and perform. Environmental design principles, such as solar, thermal, lighting, shadows & shading design, energy & building regulations, acoustics, air flow, are most effectively addressed in the early phases of the design process. With ECOTECT, architects and engineers can measure how fundamental criteria will affect building performance in the conceptual and detailed phases of design. Architects and designers work easily in 3D and apply all the tools necessary for an energy efficient and sustainable future.

Development

Development is currently ongoing in almost all areas of ECOTECT's user interface, modelling functions, analysis methods, import/export capabilities and reporting features.

Most attention is currently focussed on refining the recent BETA release. We are now looking for more beta testers to really put it to the test and help us iron out any remaining issues prior to the planned full release in June, 2006. If you would like to participate in this process, you can download an evaluation copy below and the use the support links to report any bugs or suggest improvements.