I am reaching out to seek your guidance on how to study and analyze the behavior of plant species in a specific region in relation to seasonal changes—particularly how they interact with shade, wind, and radiation throughout the year.
I understand that EPW (EnergyPlus Weather) data can be a valuable input in such simulations, and I would greatly appreciate it if someone from your team could kindly provide me with a tutorial or walk-through on how to set up and conduct this type of environmental analysis using EPW files.
Specifically, I am looking to understand:
- How to interpret EPW parameters relevant to vegetation analysis
- How seasonal wind, radiation, and shading patterns can be visualized and analyzed in relation to plant types
- Recommended tools or workflows you may use (e.g., Ladybug Tools, Grasshopper, or any custom plugins)
This will help us make informed decisions in our landscape strategies, especially for regionally appropriate planting and microclimate design.