Pattern-Based Generation of Customized, Flexible Building Simulators

This paper describes a domain-specific software development method for the creation of building simulators. The method is based on object-oriented modeling, design patterns and code generation principles. The goal is to provide customizable building simulators that exactly simulate those physical effects an application demands. The numerical accu-racy and different algorithms to be used can be tailored to the application’s needs. By using object models and preconfigured design patterns, a well-structured simulator model can be created. From this model, the complete product code of a simulator is gen-erated. The patterns help to develop a complete and correct model. Each pattern describes a certain functionality and knows how to generate code to implement this func-tionality. 1