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Vasari is the right software to analize how the sun path can effect shadows on fronts of buildings during a day time and all the year. It's possible to recreate the situation you are studing with 3D figures. In this way you can get a close representation of reality.

PROCEEDINGS
1. Start Vasari software

2. Select ''Manage'', then ''Project Units'' to set the units of measure you prefer to recreate the buildings. Click twice ''Ok.'' 

3. Select ''Analize'' then ''Location'' to set the site where your buildings are placed. Write the location and import the map of the place selecting ''Import Site Image''.

4. Set the view from the top to draw on the map easily. 

5. Select ''Model'', ''Create Mass' to start shaping buildings. Chose a tool and start drawing on the map.

6. Set the 3D view clicking on the topbar. 

7. Select the design you want to extrude, then select ''Create Form'', ''Solid Form''. Once the mass is done, it's possible to change its dimensions dragging on the arrows. For a precise representation type the values of length , width and thickness on the numbers you have close to the mass.

8. When you have set the mass, select ''Finish Mass'' to confirm.

9. Draw all the surrounding buildings with the same proceedings.

10. Turn  Sun Path and  Shadows on in the taskbar below. 

11. Set the right day and hour. In this way you get a simulating picture of lights and shadows on the fronts.

VASARI/REALITY
 

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