Simulation is a method to describe a system by developing a
model of the system and perform a series of trials to estimate the behavior of
the system at a certain time. Simulation method is done if the field observation of the research object is not possible. Simulation method does
not yield a way to solve the problem directly but only evaluate a few
alternative solutions to solving the problem.
Along with the development of computer technology, the
simulation method also uses computer technology primarily to help calculate a
mathematical model. Some researchers in the field urban and architectural research has used simulation methods to solve the existing problems. This is because the
object is an object of architecture and urban are very large and complex that
it is impossible to conduct an experimental modification to the object of
study. Some researchers are using computer simulation method is Satwiko (1998),
Jesionek and Bruse (2003), Shasua-Bar, et al (2005), Kusumawanto (2007), Nugroho
(2007), and much more.
Groat and Wang, 2002 reminds some factors to be considered
in the simulation are:
- Accuracy of the model
- Completeness of data input
- The resemblance to reality
- The cost and workability
