Climate Options is a Unity-based tool created to empower users in choosing climate control options for residential environments and obtaining precise cost estimates for their desired Climate Control System. With its intuitive features and real-world data integration, our tool enables individuals to make well-informed decisions about climate control systems, ensuring both comfort and energy efficiency while considering budgetary constraints. This release marks the culmination of the capstone course in the Bachelor of Computer Science program at Eastern Washington University. Although the project's scope is academic, it represents a noteworthy milestone in merging technology with sustainable living practices.
To get started with Climate Options, you can access the pre-release versions located here. Choose the appropriate Windows or iOS version, download the package, and unzip it. Once extracted, you can run the executable file to launch the application.
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Floor Plan Creation: The program provides a floor plan creation feature that allows users to define the number of rooms and bathrooms for their house. As an optional feature, users also have the flexibility to upload existing floor plans for reference or customization purposes.
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Component Selection and Customization: The program offers a user-friendly interface that allows users to effortlessly select and add various components to any area of their home. Users can explore a wide range of climate control options and easily customize their configurations by choosing specific components for each room.
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Detailed Component Information: To assist users in making informed decisions, the program provides comprehensive information about each component. Users can access details such as the pros, cons, and cost of a particular component.
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Utilizes Real-World Weather Data: The project harnesses real-world climate data for a specific location provided by the user. This information is used to generate accurate cost calculations based on the installed climate system components, expected operational needs, and ensures precise estimations tailored to the user's environment.
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Saving and Loading Configurations: The program provides a convenient feature for saving and loading configurations. This functionality allows users to compare and contrast different house setups, including room configurations and climate control choices. By easily revisiting and modifying their configurations, users can make informed decisions and fine-tune their climate control system to achieve the desired balance of comfort and efficiency.
This project is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) version 3.0.
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