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+## The effect of different LoDs of indoor geometry from IFC models for ventilation applications
+![](img/roomextractions-01.jpg){:width="530px"}
+To conduct Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) simulations for indoor ventilation, a 3D model of the room is essential. 
+Automating the reconstruction of room geometries for these simulations can significantly enhance efficiency for architects and engineers, allowing them to focus on optimising ventilation solutions. 
+The level of detail in the reconstructed room model is a critical factor, yet there is no standard definition of LoD for indoor ventilation simulations.
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+This MSc thesis aims to explore the relevant levels of detail for indoor ventilation applications. 
+You can expect to work with IFC models, voxelisation techniques, and indoor CFD simulations.
+We recommend you look at the [current work](https://github.com/jaspervdv/IFC_BuildingEnvExtractor) for exterior LoD abstraction of IFC models.
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+**Contact:** [Nadine Hobeika](https://3d.bk.tudelft.nl/nhobeika), [Jasper van der Vaart](https://3d.bk.tudelft.nl/jvdvaart/), [Clara Garcia-Sanchez](https://3d.bk.tudelft.nl/gsclara)
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+## Influential geometric parameters for indoor ventilation
+![](img/parametric_room.gif){:width="700px"}
+Different geometrical design parameters impact the ventilation airflow in a room differently.
+Researchers have typically studied the room's height, the dimension and position of the inlet and outlet of mechanical ventilation, and the ratio of window-to-volume-of-room.
+However, most studies evaluate the ventilation efficiency of the room from the volumetric perspective of the room rather than from the perspective of breathing individuals.
+Optimising the design of a room based on the most sensitive parameters for an individual is still an important step in enhancing the design of rooms for better ventilation at the breathing level.
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+In this thesis, you can expect to work with parametric generation of 3D geometry, CFD simulations, OpenFoam, and optimisation algorithms.
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+**Contact:** [Nadine Hobeika](https://3d.bk.tudelft.nl/nhobeika), [Clara Garcia-Sanchez](https://3d.bk.tudelft.nl/gsclara)
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 ## (Further) Developing a polyhedral mesher for CFD geometries
 
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