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Introduction to the Ladybug Toolkit
(2) 4-hour sessions April 2nd and April 4th
About the Class
This is an introductory course for building industry professionals that covers the most practical early design studies with Ladybug Tools and the overall philosophy of a flexible software toolkit. Participants will learn how to import and analyze weather data to answer specific design questions; create interactive climate visualizations that illustrate particular findings; set up custom geometry analyses to inform the decision making process; and customize the display of results to effectively communicate them to others. This course is useful for participants of all experience levels. This class is held virtually and is a combination of presentation and discussion.
This course is taught by Chris Mackey, Co-Founder of Ladybug Tools.
Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 12th, 2024
Funding Grants Available: Submit by March 12th, 2024
The Express grant is designed to help businesses of all sizes respond quickly to emerging needs and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants, the Express program is the Workforce Training Fund’s fastest path to funding.
You could take this training for FREE. Complete an Express Grant Application.
Course ID#1131363
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