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Sari, Dany Perwita, and Pradhana Jati Budhi Laksana. "OPTIMIZATION BUILDING PERFORMANCE IN EARLY DESIGN STAGE USING INTEGRATED DYNAMIC MODEL." MODUL 20, no. 2 (December 15, 2020): 151–56. http://dx.doi.org/10.14710/mdl.20.2.2020.151-156.
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Considering the magnitude of energy loss in building, development of energy saving methods appears to be essential. Daylight plays a significant role in designing energy efficient buildings and improving visual comfort for the occupants. Many daylight analysis methods have been developed in this area. Most of these methods focus on opening maximization. These methods unfortunately might reduce comfort since it causes direct solar glare. There is a need for a reliable lighting simulation model to control the lighting strategy in early stage design. This study proposes a strategy for visualizing daylight analysis of buildings by using Integrated Dynamic Model (IDM). IDM is a combination of design tools used during the conceptual phase for holistic classroom that considers the building’s energy usage, daylight distribution, and thermal indoor environment. The optimization focus is related maximize the performance of the building envelope design. The purpose of this paper are; firstly, providing a new strategy for visualizing the predicting daylight while respecting architectural integrity. The second purpose is to facilitate the designer for choosing window and envelope design alternatives during early stages. The third is to maximize the positive impacts of daylight. Lastly, hopefully IDM could present a simplified simulation and analyze method with the timely, accurate and efficient process.
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Paule, Bernard, Eloise Sok, Samuel Pantet, and Julien Boutiller. "Electrochromic glazings: dynamic simulation of both daylight and thermal performance." Energy Procedia 122 (September 2017): 199–204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.egypro.2017.07.345.
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Dogan, T., and P. Stec. "Prototyping a façade-mounted, dynamic, dual-axis daylight redirection system." Lighting Research & Technology 50, no. 4 (October 26, 2016): 583–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1477153516675392.
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Various emerging technologies encourage the embedding of intelligent and climate responsive behaviour into architectural elements. Light-shelves have been used for decades to enhance natural light in spaces, however, their static nature is limiting their overall performance potential. This paper explores the convergence of rapid prototyping, parametric design and environmental modelling software to create a dynamic and direct-reflection daylight redirection system that significantly enhances daylight availability. A Radiance-based simulation workflow to optimise and study the system is used and a 1:1 mock-up is developed. The mock-up is based on a horizontal-light shelf with an array of mirror tiles that can tilt in two axes based on sun position. The potential impact of such a system is then evaluated for a side lit office space in multiple climates in the northern hemisphere. Results show that daylight can be redirected deep into the building more effectively and therefore improve daylight availability for otherwise underlit floor plan regions. Projected savings for electric lighting range from 17% to 35% compared with a static redirection system.
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Voloboi, A. G., V. A. Galaktionov, E. A. Kopylov, and L. Z. Shapiro. "Simulation of natural daylight illumination determined by a high dynamic range image." Programming and Computer Software 32, no. 5 (October 2006): 284–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1134/s0361768806050057.
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Du, Jiangtao, and Steve Sharples. "A Dynamic Analysis Of The Impact Of Air Pollution On The daylight Availability In An Open-plan Office In London." Light & Engineering, no. 01-2021 (February 2021): 94–103. http://dx.doi.org/10.33383/2020-064.
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The deposition of air pollutants on glazing can significantly affect the daylight transmittance of building fenestration systems in urban areas. This study presents a simulation analysis of the impact of air pollution and glazing visual transmittance on indoor daylight availability in an open-plan office in London. First, the direct links between glazing visual transmittance and daylighting conditions were developed and assessed. Second, several simple algorithms were established to estimate the loss of daylight availability due to the pollutant deposition at the external surface of vertical glazing. Finally, some conclusions and design strategies to support facade planning at the early design stage of an urban building project were developed.
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Hosseini, Seyed Morteza, Fodil Fadli, and Masi Mohammadi. "Biomimetic Kinetic Shading Facade Inspired by Tree Morphology for Improving Occupant’s Daylight Performance." Journal of Daylighting 8, no. 1 (February 2, 2021): 65–85. http://dx.doi.org/10.15627/jd.2021.5.
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Many recent studies in the field of the kinetic façade developed the grid-based modular forms through primary kinetic movements which are restricted in the simple shapes. However, learning from biological analogies reveals that plants and trees provide adjustable daylighting strategies by means of multilayered and curvature morphological changes. This research builds on a relevant literature study, observation, biomimicry morphological approach (top-down), and parametric daylighting simulation to develop a multilayered biomimetic kinetic façade form, inspired by tree morphology to improve occupants’ daylight performance. The first part of the research uses a literature review to explore how biomimicry influences the kinetic façade’s functions. Then, the study applies the biomimicry morphological approach to extract the formal strategies of tress due to dynamic daylight. Concerning functional convergence, the biomimicry principles are translated to the kinetic façade form configuration and movements. The extracted forms and movements are translated into the design solutions for the kinetic façade resulting in the flexible form by using intersected-multilayered skin and kinetic vectors with curvature movements. The comprehensive annual climate-based metrics and luminance-based metric simulation (625 alternatives) confirm the high performance of the bio-inspired complex kinetic façade for improving occupants’ daylight performance and preventing visual discomfort in comparison with the simple plain window as the base case. The kinetic façade provides daylight performance improvement, especially the best case achieves spatial Daylight Autonomy, Useful Daylight Illuminance, and Exceed Useful Daylight Illuminance of 50.6, 85.5, 7.55 respectively.
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Garcia, Marina Da Silva, Roberta Vieira Gonçalves de Souza, Maíra Louise Martins de Freitas, and Ana Carolina De Oliveira Veloso. "Integrating daylight simulation in the design process: comparative analysis between two computational platforms." Gestão & Tecnologia de Projetos 15, no. 2 (June 29, 2020): 69–83. http://dx.doi.org/10.11606/gtp.v15i2.161997.
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Daylighting presents an important role for high performance buildings. Currently, Building Information Modeling (BIM) has excelled in the Architecture and Engineering (A&E) industry as a collaboration and information exchange methodology that generates integrated computational models. Simulation plug-ins for BIM tools capable of performing daylighting simulations in a semi-automated way have been developed, thus presenting a more simplified simulation process and favoring the adoption of performance analysis since initial design stages; being a little explored subject. This article aims to investigate the Insight plug-in for Revit, focusing on its daylighting features. The workflow, input-output structure and results of Insight dynamic (sDA) and static (illuminance levels) daylighting metrics were analyzed, comparatively to the plug-in DIVA-for-Rhino, which simulation engines were considered validated by literature. Simulations on both software used the same model of a reference office space for the city of Belo Horizonte. Results indicate that Insight’s favors the daylighting analysis in the initial phases of the design process and allows the verification of code compliances, however determining materials optical properties presents some degree of complexity. Low sensitivity to glasses with low and medium values of light transmittance was noticed in the case study. Evidence of consideration of internal reflections of light rays (ambient bounces) close to 7 may leed to overestimated results in the case of low complexity models. This study intends to contribute to the understanding of the potentials and limitations of both analyzed tools, especially in regard to the specificities of BIM daylight simulation with Insight.
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Li, Jie, Qichao Ban, Xueming Chen, and Jiawei Yao. "Glazing Sizing in Large Atrium Buildings: A Perspective of Balancing Daylight Quantity and Visual Comfort." Energies 12, no. 4 (February 21, 2019): 701. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en12040701.
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Due to the multiple benefits on energy, well-being, comfort, and the economy, the utilization of daylight remains an imperative topic of architectural design. With the remarkable ability of drawing and increasing daylight deep into the core of buildings, atriums with a large proportion of glazing have become one of the most preferred design forms. The concomitant and unexpected visual discomfort in modern buildings, however, has drawn increasing concerns. Therefore, this study investigated the relation between glazing proportion and daylight performance, as well as the impact of building height and atrium types on daylight performance in atrium buildings by using an annual dynamic simulation method and metrics. It was found that extending glazing proportion had prominent effectiveness in the enhancement of daylighting; building height had a negative influence; round and square types of buildings performed much better than rectangular ones. Moreover, to inform a practical design, we analyzed the link between increasing daylight and visual comfort from the perspective of balancing them, and then proposed a design guide for atrium roof-glazing sizing.
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Ruiz, Alejandro, Miguel Ángel Campano, Ignacio Acosta, and Óscar Luque. "Partial Daylight Autonomy (DAp): A New Lighting Dynamic Metric to Optimize the Design of Windows for Seasonal Use Spaces." Applied Sciences 11, no. 17 (September 4, 2021): 8228. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/app11178228.
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Nowadays, daylight dynamic metrics are the most useful indicators to quantify the use of natural light, with daylight autonomy (DA) being one of the most widespread among all of them. This metric represents the percentage of the occupied time throughout the year in an indoor space when daylight reaches the minimum illuminance level to develop a specific task. Accordingly, the higher the percentage of DA, the shorter the switching on time of electric lighting. However, this metric considers for its calculations all business days of a whole standard year, and is thus not an accurate indicator for seasonal use spaces such as school classrooms. In this context, a variant of this metric is proposed, namely partial daylight autonomy (DAp), which is a non-lineal derivation of DA that considers those seasonal use spaces, helping to define the real percentage of indoor daylight use in order to properly quantify the accurate switching on time of electric lighting and therefore its energy consumption. As deduced from the analysis, the more precise results provided by DAp reach divergences close to 10% in comparison with the original conception of DA. Thus, this metric serves to estimate more accurately the impact on energy consumption if an electric lighting control system is implemented through lux meters. This new proposal has been monitored under real sky conditions in a test cell, providing converging results with those observed in the simulation process.
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Konstantzos, Iason, Athanasios Tzempelikos, and Ying-Chieh Chan. "Experimental and simulation analysis of daylight glare probability in offices with dynamic window shades." Building and Environment 87 (May 2015): 244–54. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2015.02.007.
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Dabe, Trupti J., and Alpana R. Dongre. "Analysis of performance of the daylight into critical liveable area of ‘type design’ dwelling unit on the basis of daylight metrics for hot and dry climate." Indoor and Built Environment 27, no. 1 (September 20, 2016): 129–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1420326x16669844.
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Daylighting integrated with artificial lighting control is recognized as an important and useful strategy in energy-efficient building designs. The prediction of the internal daylight levels is a key stage in daylighting designs. For this research, the ‘type design’ residential quarters building as a case has been selected from Nagpur region in central India having a hot and dry climate. These ‘type design’ have the major issues related to the performance of daylight and thermal comfort due to lack of some rules related to sizes of fenestrations in the development control regulation. The aim of this research is to evaluate the most critical liveable area of a dwelling unit of ‘type design’ for daylight and thermal comfort. This research includes evaluation of the selected parameters by comparative analysis of useful daylight illuminance (UDI), daylight autonomy (DA), thermal comfort hours and carpet area to window ratio (CAWR) with the help of dynamic simulation by using ‘Daysim’, ‘radiance analysis tool’ and ‘temperature distribution tool’ of Ecotect 2011 software. The findings of this research arrive to derive the CAWR with respect to orientation (four cardinal directions) of the building without compromising the thermal comfort with respect to the temperature of a dwelling unit of ‘type design’.
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Choi, Woo Ram, Seok Jong Han, and Young Il Yun. "A Study on the Window Planning of School Building Using ECOTECT Simulation -By Dynamic Daylight Simulation Using Weather Data-." Journal of the Korea Institute of Ecological Architecture and Environment 13, no. 6 (December 31, 2013): 77–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.12813/kieae.2013.13.6.077.
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Dalumo, David B., and Yaik-Wah Lim. "Comparative Study on Computer Simulation of Solar Shading Performance with Heliodon and Artificial Sky." Journal of Daylighting 8, no. 1 (January 25, 2021): 50–64. http://dx.doi.org/10.15627/jd.2021.4.
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Current technological advancement and the requirement for sustainability-driven practices has birthed increased demands for accuracy in performance and assessment of energy consumption in the built environment. Energy-efficient and sustainable building projects are to large extents dependent on achieving functional solar shading and sufficient daylighting in building interiors. Hence, the understanding and adequate evaluation of the sun and its dynamic influence on buildings right at the early stage of planning and design is essential for the development of performance-driven building designs. In this study, the performance simulation results of Integrated Environmental Solutions <Virtual Environment> software program modules are examined for accuracy in executing performance analysis of solar shading. This study assesses the shading prediction of Suncast; a virtual solar shading calculation tool, and RadianceIES for measuring daylight availability in a tropical climate region. The evaluation of shading performance with Suncast was validated through physical experiment by comparing the results obtained therein with shading analysis outcomes generated on a scale model with the aid of a heliodon. Likewise, RadianceIES daylighting simulations were compared with measurements realised from an artificial sky simulator. The results were further subjected to correlation tests to determine the relationship between simulation and physical experiment results. The computational evaluation approach presented more efficient means of conducting the performance simulations over the physical experiment methods which were limited by mechanical design of the components. Suncast and RadianceIES simulation results presented comparable equivalence with measurement output acquired from the heliodon and artificial sky respectively, with minimal variations in accuracy. Thus, demonstrating the ability of the computational simulation program in accurately predicting solar shading and daylight performance in buildings, this could benefit architects in the proper and efficient design of shading devices for building facades at early design stages.
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Carlos, Jorge S. "Window assessment at different level height on a Portuguese typical street canyon." WEENTECH Proceedings in Energy 4, no. 2 (January 2, 2019): 143–59. http://dx.doi.org/10.32438/wpe.0218.
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This paper presents the results of a study investigating the ventilation mode, the solar heat gain and daylight performance via vertical fenestration on a street canyon. In recent years there has been a growing awareness in energy-efficient building design and operation of the building stock. Dynamic envelope/window systems have potential to optimize the performance of the building, between airing, solar heat gain and daylight admission. However, higher thermal resistance glazing implies a reduction of solar transmittance. A typical street canyon in Portugal was used for the present study. Three different room ratios and two types of windows at two different floors were used for comparison. Different simulation tools were used during this study. To be comparable with other studies several ratios were present, as the window/wall, the glazing/wall ratios, the window/floor and the glazing/floor ratios as well as the window opening area. This paper presents the obtained airflow and solar gains on both heating and cooling season in addition to the level of daylight factor. It was found that specific adaptive actions to improve indoor environmental quality and reduce the need of energy consumption are needed.
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Kuriki, Ichiro. "A Novel Method of Color Appearance Simulation Using Achromatic Point Locus With Lightness Dependence." i-Perception 9, no. 2 (March 2018): 204166951876173. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/2041669518761731.
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The purpose of the present study is to propose a simple algorithm for color appearance simulation under a color illuminant. Achromatic point is a chromaticity of rays that appear neither red nor green, neither blue nor yellow under a given illuminant condition. Saturation and hue of surface colors are evaluated with respect to the achromatic point of the same lightness, while the achromatic point under a colored illuminant depends on the lightness tested. We previously found that this achromatic point locus can be simply approximated as a line with a parallel offset from the lightness axis of CIE LAB space normalized to daylight. We propose a model that applies shifts in the lightness direction after applying hue/saturation shifts using the cone-response (von Kries) transformation under an iso-lightness constraint, such that achromatic points would be aligned with the lightness axis in the CIE LAB space under daylight normalization. We tested this algorithm, which incorporates evaluation of color appearance in different lightness levels, using #theDress image. Resemblance between our simulation and subjective color-matching results implies that human color vision possibly processes shifts in color and lightness independently, as a previous study reported. Changes in the chromaticity distribution of the images were compared with conventional models, and the proposed model preserved relative color difference better, especially at the lower lightness levels. The better performance in lower lightness levels would be advantageous in displays with wider dynamic range in luminance. This implies that the proposed model is effective in simulating color appearance of images with nonnegligible lightness and color differences.
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Mebarki, Chahrazed, Essaid Djakab, Abderrahmane Mejedoub Mokhtari, Youssef Amrane, and Lotfi Derradji. "Improvement of Daylight Factor Model for Window Size Optimization and Energy Efficient Building Envelope Designs." Journal of Daylighting 8, no. 2 (July 29, 2021): 204–21. http://dx.doi.org/10.15627/jd.2021.17.
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Based on a new approach for the prediction of the Daylight Factor (DF), using existing empirical models, this research work presents an optimization of window size and daylight provided by the glazed apertures component for a building located in a hot and dry climate. The new approach aims to improve the DF model, considering new parameters for daylight prediction such as the orientation, sky conditions, daytime, and the geographic location of the building to fill in all the missing points that the standard DF, defined for an overcast sky, presents. The enhanced DF model is considered for the optimization of window size based on Non dominated Sorting Genetic Algorithm (NSGA II), for heating and cooling season, taking into account the impact of glazing type, space reflectance and artificial lighting installation. Results of heating and cooling demand are compared to a recommended building model for hot and dry climate with 10% Window to Wall Ratio (WWR) for single glazing. The optimal building model is then validated using a dynamic convective heat transfer simulation. As a result, a reduction of 48% in energy demand and 21.5% in CO2 emissions can be achieved. The present approach provides architects and engineers with a more accurate daylight prediction model considering the effect of several parameters simultaneously. The new proposed approach, via the improved DF model, gives an optimal solution for window design to minimize building energy demand while improving the indoor comfort parameters.
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De Luca, Francesco, Raimo Simson, Hendrik Voll, and Jarek Kurnitski. "Daylighting and energy performance design for single floor commercial hall buildings." Management of Environmental Quality: An International Journal 29, no. 4 (June 11, 2018): 722–39. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/meq-10-2017-0110.
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Purpose Electric lighting accounts for a large share of energy consumption in commercial buildings. Utilization of daylight can significantly help to reduce the need for artificial lighting, increase workers productivity, customers’ satisfaction and consequently improve sales. However, excessive use of glazing and absence of lighting controls can contribute greatly to higher energy need for heating and cooling and cause undesired glare effects. Thus, optimizing the size, position and materials of external glazing, with the addition of deflectors and dynamic artificial lighting, can become key aspects in the design of sustainable low energy buildings. The purpose of this paper is to analyze daylight potential and energy performance of a hall-type commercial building, situated in the cold climate of Finland, by utilizing different combinations of skylights, windows and lighting controls. Design/methodology/approach The authors have used computer simulations to estimate daylight and energy performance of a single floor commercial building in relation to various combinations of skylights and windows with variable glazing materials, light deflectors and zonal lighting controls. Findings The results show that electric light energy saving potential ranges from a negligible 1.9 percent to a significant 58.6 percent in the case of glass skylights and wall windows using multi-zone lighting control. Total delivered energy ranges between increase of 1.5 and 21.2 percent in the cases with single zone lighting control and between decrease of 4.5 percent and increase of 4.5 percent in the cases with multi-zone control. The highest decrease in primary energy consumption was 2.2 percent for single zone and 17.6 percent for multi-zone lighting control. The research underlines the significant potential of electric light energy savings using daylighting strategies that, including the control of direct solar access for glare and internal gains, can be more than 50 percent. Originality/value This research combines accurate daylight and energy assessment for commercial hall buildings based in cold climate region with multiple design variations. The novelty of this work is the consideration of interior elements, shelves and deflectors, in the calculations. This is made possible through the combined use of validated simulation platforms for detailed annual daylighting and electric lighting calculation (Radiance and Daysim) and energy analysis (IDA-ICE, Equa Simulation AB). This method allows to obtain a reliable assessment of the potential of using natural light sources in buildings.
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Hoang, Vu, Elmira Reisi, and Christian Frenzel. "Investigating Night Flushing Potential in a Multi-Storey, Open-Plan Office in Germany Using TRNLizard with TRNSYS 18." Applied Mechanics and Materials 887 (January 2019): 451–58. http://dx.doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/amm.887.451.
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Despite growing interest in sustainable office buildings and technological advancements, often either comfort or energy is sacrificed at the expense of the other in the conventional approach. Designers and architects tend to lean towards fully glazed buildings in a multi-floor office building due to its light structure, transparency and more access to daylight compared to traditional buildings. However, their energy efficiency and impact on occupant comfort – thermal, glare and visual – are questioned. Some practitioners, therefore, prefer a fully sealed façade with a low glazing ratio to reduce energy consumption. This paper argues that wellness and energy savings are not contradictory aspects of design. It is shown that measures to create an exceptional, healthy environment for occupants drive conservation and energy efficiency. Such design needs special considerations at the early stages that significantly affect decisions regarding passive strategies. To help drive first decisions, an accurate and fast simulation tool that considers dynamic thermal, daylight and airflow models is required. However, some passive measures such as natural ventilation are more difficult to simulate and validate due to the complex, non-linear relationship between wind forces and thermal buoyancy. The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the use of TRNLizard, an integrated thermal, daylight and airflow simulation tool based on Rhinoceros 5, Grasshopper, TRNSYS18, DaySIM and TRNFlow to develop and validate the concept for an energy efficient office building with a healthy, comfortable environment. The office building is located in Germany with a highly glazed façade and night ventilation for passive cooling. It is shown that night flushing reduces annual end-use cooling energy and peak cooling load of mechanical air conditioning systems by 55% and 15%, respectively.
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Rais, Messaouda, Sara Elhadad, Adel Boumerzoug, and Bálint Baranyai. "Optimum window position in the building façade for high day-light performance: Empirical study in hot and dry climate." Pollack Periodica 15, no. 2 (August 2020): 211–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/606.2020.15.2.19.
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Abstract:Day-lighting studies in buildings play a major role in indoor environmental investigation and can be conducted at the early stages of building design. Window position significantly affects day-lighting performance. This paper assessed the impacts of the window position on the visual comfort through two main factors; daylight factor and light uniformity in the hot and dry climate zone. In this study different window positions have been examined to achieve optimal visual comfort, using a dynamic simulation through Vi-suit plugin for Blender 3D software that controls the external application Radiance software. The results revealed that the window position at sill start from 1.4 m of a room characterized by (4.30 m × 3.00 m × 3.00 m) is the best compromising solution that complies with the daylight factor and light uniformity standards in the indoor environment. The findings of this study provide a more detailed and comprehensive analysis of the window design for architects/designers in the early building design stages in the hot and dry climate region.
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Wilder, Robin, Jaya Mukhopadhyay, Tom Femrite, and Kevin Amende. "EVALUATING GLARE IN LEED CERTIFIED BUILDINGS TO INFORM CRITERIA FOR DAYLIGHTING CREDITS." Journal of Green Building 14, no. 4 (September 2019): 57–76. http://dx.doi.org/10.3992/1943-4618.14.4.57.
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Extensive documentation has been developed to support the benefits of daylight for building occupants. Recently, the high performance building industry has shown a trend towards prioritizing better daylighting conditions. In response to this trend, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system now addresses daylighting and views as one of the criteria for compliance. However, effective daylighting has its challenges—most importantly addressing the issue of glare. This paper discusses the issue of glare and its relationship with requirements for effective daylighting within the criteria of the LEED rating system. In this study, a LEED certified building on Montana State University's campus was considered as a case study. This paper conducts an analysis by comparing the results obtained from compliance procedures for LEED with independent evaluations of glare using simulation and post occupancy evaluation surveys. This paper concludes that the ‘illuminance simulation’ option provided in the current version of LEED (LEED v4) for compliance does not adequately address the issue of glare. This paper provides recommendations to improve the LEED rating system for indoor environmental quality which include: the incorporation of glare assessment in the evaluation procedures of daylighting and views; the use of dynamic simulations that incorporate climatic conditions in the evaluation of daylighting; and evaluating glare in early stages of design by using simulation tools.
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Moreno Santamaria, Belen, Fernando del Ama Gonzalo, Danielle Pinette, Roberto-Alonso Gonzalez-Lezcano, Benito Lauret Aguirregabiria, and Juan A. Hernandez Ramos. "Application and Validation of a Dynamic Energy Simulation Tool: A Case Study with Water Flow Glazing Envelope." Energies 13, no. 12 (June 19, 2020): 3203. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en13123203.
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The transparent materials used in building envelopes significantly contribute to heating and cooling loads of a building. The use of transparent materials requires to solve issues regarding heat gain, heat loss, and daylight. Water flow glazing (WFG), a disruptive technology, includes glazing as part of the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. Water is transparent to visible wavelengths, but it captures most of the infrared solar radiation. As an alternative to fossil fuel-based HVAC systems, the absorbed energy can be transferred to the ground through borehole heat exchangers and dissipated as a means of free-cooling. Researchers of the Polytechnic University of Madrid have developed a software tool to calculate the energy balance while incorporating the dynamic properties of WFG. This article has studied the mathematical model of that tool and validated its ability to predict energy savings in buildings, taking spectral and thermal parameters of glazing catalogs, commercial software, and inputs from the measurements of the prototypes. The results found in this article showed that it is possible to predict the thermal behavior of WFG and the energy savings by comparing the thermal parameters of two prototypes. The energy absorbed by the water depends on the mass flow rate and the inlet and outlet temperatures.
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Monteoliva, JM, A. Villalba, and AE Pattini. "Variability in dynamic daylight simulation in clear sky conditions according to selected weather file: Satellite data and land-based station data." Lighting Research & Technology 49, no. 4 (December 15, 2015): 508–20. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1477153515622242.
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Treacy, Gillian. "Out of “touch”? − An experiential pedagogical approach to daylighting in architecture and interior design education." SHS Web of Conferences 64 (2019): 02010. http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20196402010.
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A new challenge is emerging. Contemporary built environment pedagogy demands engagement with both analogue and digital tools for simulation and verification of lit architectural environments. The use of analogue tools within architectural design education grasps onto the historically valued craftsmanship of drawing and physical models to measure, represent and understand our lit environment ambiance. Digital tools can provide efficient, simultaneous and precise verification of lit architectural interior space through 3D computer modelling and calculation software. However, the understanding and representation of daylit scenarios is becoming more numerically complex as lighting metrics and software gain in accuracy and dynamic range. With the majority of easily accessible software tools focussing on numerical verification, the ephemeral ambience that daylight in particular creates in interior architectural spaces is becoming ever more difficult to grasp for the architectural design student and practitioner. This paper seeks to challenge the exclusive use of digital tools for the understanding and representation of lit interiors by proposing that this methodology cultivates design epistemologies that are out of “touch”. Questionnaire findings and workshop studies are presented as pedagogical constructs are proposed inviting physical, experiential learning of lighting principles in collaboration with numerical and digital modes of learning to provide connections and translations to develop through ‘touch’ing light.
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Androsics, Tamás, and Bálint Baranyai. "Optimized room arrangement and building shaping of an industrial and office facility." Pollack Periodica 15, no. 2 (August 2020): 199–210. http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/606.2020.15.2.18.
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Abstract:This paper proposes the application of energy efficient, low tech (passive) building design strategies and concepts in an industrial facility case study, in order to create a building with high efficiency and comfort within the boundaries of a tight investment cost. The planning process is supported by dynamic thermal and daylight simulations. Two versions were considered, a conventional industry building and a low tech one with climate zone based space organization. According to the evaluation of thermal and visual comfort as well as energy demand the selected version with the innovative passive concept delivered considerably better performance. According to the constructor’s concept, the reference building had to be placed by minimal adaptation on the new site. After considering and calling this concept into question, a new ‘energy design’ concept was elaborated at the sketch planning level. The new concept was compared with the reference building and a quantified, simulation assisted evaluation was provided about the cases. Since there was an essential improvement in comfort and energy level and, in addition, at architectural standard, the constructor could have been convinced to accept the new concept.
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Susa-Páez, Alejandra, and María Beatriz Piderit-Moreno. "Geometric Optimization of Atriums with Natural Lighting Potential for Detached High-Rise Buildings." Sustainability 12, no. 16 (August 17, 2020): 6651. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su12166651.
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Detached high-rise office buildings with more than 15 floors in high density areas have floor plans with large surfaces that prevent natural lighting from entering their central areas. Therefore, artificial lighting is used to substitute the lighting comfort needs of their occupants for a large proportion of operational hours, resulting in high energy expenses for the building. The goal of this study is to evaluate the lighting potential of a central atrium with added clerestories and/or side lighting every four levels in a parametric 15-floor theoretical model and two floor surface areas of 900 m2 and 2500 m2, compared to a 40% glazed surface on façades without solar control devices. A total of 108 geometric variations of the atrium and adjoining spaces were analyzed using a climate-based daylight dynamic simulation method (CBDM), using DIVA-for-Rhino as the integrated evaluation tool in Rhino’s Grasshopper software, where the parametric model was built. The geometric optimization results show the design variables that allowed a significant illuminance of between 60 and 70%, using the Useful Daylighting Illuminance (UDI) indicator in a range of 100 to 2000 lux, demonstrating that the incorporation of atrium spaces as a controlled natural lighting strategy in these buildings is an environmental and sustainable perspective for architectonic design.
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Bellia, Laura, Alessia Pedace, and Francesca Fragliasso. "Dynamic daylight simulations: Impact of weather file’s choice." Solar Energy 117 (July 2015): 224–35. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2015.05.002.
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Bourgeois, D., C. F. Reinhart, and G. Ward. "Standard daylight coefficient model for dynamic daylighting simulations." Building Research & Information 36, no. 1 (January 2008): 68–82. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09613210701446325.
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Costanzo, Vincenzo, Gianpiero Evola, Luigi Marletta, and Fabiana Pistone Nascone. "Application of Climate Based Daylight Modelling to the Refurbishment of a School Building in Sicily." Sustainability 10, no. 8 (July 28, 2018): 2653. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su10082653.
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This paper aims at promoting the use of Climate Based Daylight Modelling (CBDM) and related state-of-the-art metrics by discussing a range of design options to improve daylight fruition in rooms with different orientation, shape, function, and furniture of an elementary school that is located in the Mediterranean climate of Agira (Italy). The local climatic conditions, with clear skies for most of the year, require the integration of different shading and re-directing systems with the existing envelope and rooms’ layout. Results show that the dynamic modelling is a powerful and ‘creative’ tool in the designer’s hands, which helps to inform about the choice of the most appropriate technological solutions and on their architectural integration. Comparison with mostly used static daylight metrics, such as the average Daylight Factor (aDF) and the Uniformity Ratio (UR), reveals a contrast with what would be suggested if considering these metrics alone, as prescribed by the Italian legislation. These outcomes rebate the need of performing more accurate and dynamic daylight simulations using recorded (i.e., varying) rather than fixed sky conditions to correctly inform the design process.
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Villalba, A., JM Monteoliva, R. Rodríguez, and A. Pattini. "A dynamic performance analysis of passive sunlight control strategies in a neonatal intensive care unit." Lighting Research & Technology 50, no. 2 (June 29, 2016): 191–204. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1477153516656225.
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Neonatal intensive care units are a special lighting design challenge. Although natural light is highly desirable, it should be carefully planned to maximise benefits and minimise the problems associated with uncontrolled sunlight. This paper discusses the performance of different passive sunlight control strategies in a neonatal intensive care unit at the Dr. Humberto Notti Children's Hospital in Mendoza, Argentina, analysing their annual daylight behaviour through dynamic daylight simulations. The aim of this work is to optimise the use of daylight in neonatal intensive care units, considering the special lighting conditions required. Results show that, in this case study, the adequate implementation of solar control systems and the appropriate layout of the space for different uses according to surrounding building design and the characteristics of the local luminous climate can increase the useful daylight illuminance by up to 13%, while avoiding the incidence of direct sunlight at all times.
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Santos, Iara Gonçalves dos, Thomas Auer, and Roberta Vieira Gonçalves de Souza. "Optimized indoor daylight for tropical dense urban environments." Ambiente Construído 17, no. 3 (July 2017): 87–102. http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/s1678-86212017000300164.
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Abstract Studies using metrics related to dynamic sky conditions for indoor daylight performance assessment in urban environment are rare in tropical latitudes. This study applied one of these metrics, the spatial Daylight Autonomy (sDA 300,50% ≥75%, IES LM 83-12) for Cuiabá (15ºS, 56ºW, Brazil), a savanna climate city with a high frequency of partly cloudy skies. Parametric simulations were used to investigate the availability of daylight in dense urban areas. So daylight conditions inside a reference room with varied depths located within a continuous urban canyon were simulated with Radiance/Daysim in Grasshopper/Honeybee. Dimensions of the street and heights of front buildings (obstructions) are also varied in order to observe the relation between the sky angle and the sDA, for the four main cardinal directions. The results of regression analysis for this case study showed that among all evaluated parameters, room depth tended to be the most relevant for the optimization of indoor daylight. Finally, limitations of this approach and opportunities for further investigations were discussed.
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Reinhart, Christoph F., and Oliver Walkenhorst. "Validation of dynamic RADIANCE-based daylight simulations for a test office with external blinds." Energy and Buildings 33, no. 7 (September 2001): 683–97. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0378-7788(01)00058-5.
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Nocera, Francesco, Alessandro Lo Faro, Vincenzo Costanzo, and Chiara Raciti. "Daylight Performance of Classrooms in a Mediterranean School Heritage Building." Sustainability 10, no. 10 (October 16, 2018): 3705. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su10103705.
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In school buildings, natural light has considerable physiological benefits, and increases energy efficiency while reducing the operational energy consumption of buildings. It is thus crucial to maximize the amount of daylight, as well as to improve its quality, in educational premises. In Italy and other European countries, many historic buildings are reused as school buildings, changing their original function. This process of adaptive reusing is one method for conserving heritage buildings, however sometimes this process sacrifices the quality of daylight and well being of pupils. It has therefore become apparent that it is difficult to reconcile the cultural value of historic buildings with comfort standards. This study aimed to investigate the natural lighting performance of a school located in an historic building, and proposes different technological solutions to improve the visual comfort in classrooms whilst also respecting the cultural value of built heritage. Daylight performance was carried out in a representative classroom in the ‘Caserma Gaetano Abela’, an historical building located in Siracusa (Italy). A daylight model built in Radiance was first validated against an illuminance measurement campaign, and was then used to run detailed dynamic simulations. Climate Based Daylight Modelling (CBDM) metrics were used to show the achievable improvements in visual comfort conditions by means of proposed retrofit interventions. These interventions may also be used in other areas of southern Europe with similar climatic and constructive/distributive characteristics of architectural heritage.
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Omar Elshiwihy, Shorouk, and Hassam Nasarullah Chaudhry. "Parametric Study on Determining Optimum Shading Techniques for Urban High-Rise Dwellings." Urban Science 3, no. 3 (July 30, 2019): 85. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/urbansci3030085.
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Shading techniques constitute one of the most passive, beneficial strategies for reducing energy consumption in urban dwellings. Shading affects many factors, for example, the solar gains and radiations falling on the façade, which are considered the most significant in increasing the cooling energy demand in hot climates. This paper conducts a parametric study on external and internal shading devices and establishes their impact on energy consumption, daylight levels, and ventilation. The work was conducted using Integrated Environmental Simulation Virtual Environment (IES-VE) and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) numerical methods. The results revealed that optimised shading can influence savings in terms of energy and cooling, in addition to the enhancement of daylighting and reduction of glare. After studying all these factors associated with the different shading techniques investigated, the findings revealed that all shades affect the energy, daylight and ventilation parameters positively. However, despite all external and internal shadings showing improvements, the egg crate shade was determined as that which provided the optimum energy saving, while enhancing daylight and improving natural ventilation for a sustainable building design.
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Rabani, Mehrdad, Habtamu Bayera Madessa, and Natasa Nord. "Building Retrofitting through Coupling of Building Energy Simulation-Optimization Tool with CFD and Daylight Programs." Energies 14, no. 8 (April 14, 2021): 2180. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en14082180.
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Simultaneous satisfaction of both thermal and visual comfort in buildings may be a challenging task. Therefore, this paper suggests a comprehensive framework for the building energy optimization process integrating computational fluid dynamics (CFD) daylight simulations. A building energy simulation tool, IDA Indoor Climate and Energy (IDA-ICE), was coupled with three open-source tools including GenOpt, OpenFOAM, and Radiance. In the optimization phase, several design variables i.e., building envelope properties, fenestration parameters, and Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) system set points, were selected to minimize the total building energy use and simultaneously improve thermal and visual comfort. Two different scenarios were investigated for retrofitting of a generic office building located in Oslo, Norway. In the first scenario a constant air volume (CAV) ventilation system with a local radiator in each zone was used, while an all-air system equipped with a demand control ventilation (DCV) was applied in the second scenario. Findings showed that, compared to the reference design, significant reduction of total building energy use, around 77% and 79% in the first and second scenarios, was achieved respectively, and thermal and visual comfort conditions were also improved considerably. However, the overall thermal and visual comfort satisfactions were higher when all-air system was applied.
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Acosta, Ignacio, Miguel Ángel Campano, Samuel Domínguez-Amarillo, and Carmen Muñoz. "Dynamic Daylight Metrics for Electricity Savings in Offices: Window Size and Climate Smart Lighting Management." Energies 11, no. 11 (November 13, 2018): 3143. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/en11113143.
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Daylight performance metrics provide a promising approach for the design and optimization of lighting strategies in buildings and their management. Smart controls for electric lighting can reduce power consumption and promote visual comfort using different control strategies, based on affordable technologies and low building impact. The aim of this research is to assess the energy efficiency of these smart controls by means of dynamic daylight performance metrics, to determine suitable solutions based on the geometry of the architecture and the weather conditions. The analysis considers different room dimensions, with variable window size and two mean surface reflectance values. DaySim 3.1 lighting software provides the simulations for the study, determining the necessary quantification of dynamic metrics to evaluate the usefulness of the proposed smart controls and their impact on energy efficiency. The validation of dynamic metrics is carried out by monitoring a mesh of illuminance-meters in test cells throughout one year. The results showed that, for most rooms more than 3.00 m deep, smart controls achieve worthwhile energy savings and a low payback period, regardless of weather conditions and for worst-case situations. It is also concluded that dimming systems provide a higher net present value and allow the use of smaller window size than other control solutions.
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Walkenhorst, Oliver, Joachim Luther, Christoph Reinhart, and Jens Timmer. "Dynamic annual daylight simulations based on one-hour and one-minute means of irradiance data." Solar Energy 72, no. 5 (May 2002): 385–95. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/s0038-092x(02)00019-1.
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Zazzini, P., A. Di Crescenzo, and R. Giammichele. "Numerical Analysis of the Performance of an Innovative Daylighting System Named Modified Double Light Pipe." TECNICA ITALIANA-Italian Journal of Engineering Science 65, no. 2-4 (July 30, 2021): 353–60. http://dx.doi.org/10.18280/ti-ijes.652-432.
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This paper focuses on the performance of an innovative daylighting system named Modified Double Light Pipe (MDLP). It consists of a device integrating a Double Light Pipe (DLP) with a light shelf. The DLP has been created by the authors to enter daylight into two levels underground buildings. It involves an excessive bulk and the risk of glare in the passage environment. The MDLP is an attempt to solve these problems by coupling the DLP and the light shelf technologies. The authors used a numerical approach modeling the MDLP by the software Rhinoceros and simulating its performance by Grasshopper plugins Ladybug and Honeybee. After calibrating the software by the comparison between numerical and experimental data on the DLP, they carried out a numerical analysis on the MDLP in steady-state and dynamic conditions. In steady-state regime, the MDLP performs better than the DLP, giving quite a uniform illuminance distribution on the horizontal work plane. This is confirmed by the results of the dynamic analysis, carried out evaluating the metric Spatial Daylight Autonomy (sDA). Moreover, the risk of glare is avoided by the MDLP, thanks to the presence of the light shelf that prevents the observer from seeing the device directly.
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Nielsen, Martin Vraa, Svend Svendsen, and Lotte Bjerregaard Jensen. "Quantifying the potential of automated dynamic solar shading in office buildings through integrated simulations of energy and daylight." Solar Energy 85, no. 5 (May 2011): 757–68. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2011.01.010.
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Kruisselbrink, Thijs, Myriam Aries, and Alexander Rosemann. "A Practical Device for Measuring the Luminance Distribution." International Journal of Sustainable Lighting 19, no. 1 (June 29, 2017): 75–90. http://dx.doi.org/10.26607/ijsl.v19i1.76.
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Various applications in building lighting such as automated daylight systems, dynamic lighting control systems, lighting simulations, and glare analyzes can be optimized using information on the actual luminance distributions of the surroundings. Currently, commercially available luminance distribution measurement devices are often not suitable for these kind of applications or simply too expensive for broad application. This paper describes the development of a practical and autonomous luminance distribution measurement device based on a credit card-sized single-board computer and a camera system. The luminance distribution was determined by capturing High Dynamic Range images and translating the RGB information to the CIE XYZ color space. The High Dynamic Range technology was essential to accurately capture the data needed to calculate the luminance distribution because it allows to capture luminance ranges occurring in real scenarios. The measurement results were represented in accordance with established methods in the field of daylighting. Measurements showed that the accuracy of the luminance distribution measurement device ranged from 5% to 20% (worst case) which was deemed acceptable for practical measurements and broad applications in the building realm.
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Ruggiero, Silvia, Margarita-Niki Assimakopoulos, Rosa Francesca De Masi, Filippo de Rossi, Anastasia Fotopoulou, Dimitra Papadaki, Giuseppe Peter Vanoli, and Annarita Ferrante. "Multi-Disciplinary Analysis of Light Shelves Application within a Student Dormitory Refurbishment." Sustainability 13, no. 15 (July 23, 2021): 8251. http://dx.doi.org/10.3390/su13158251.
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The achievement of sustainable cities and communities is closely linked to an accurate design of the buildings. In this context, the transparent elements of the building envelope have a crucial role since, on one hand, they are a bottleneck in regards to heat and mass transfers and sound propagation, while, on the other hand, they must allow daylight penetration. Thus, they are responsible for occupants’ thermal and visual comfort and their health. Considering passive solutions for windows, the light shelves can improve natural light penetration, reducing the lights’ electricity demand and controlling windows’ related thermal aspects. The scientific literature is characterized by several studies that analyze this topic, which, however, focus only on the daylight field and sometimes the energy saving for lights. Moreover, they often refer to fixed sky type for the simulations. The aim of the present study is to analyze the application of the light shelves with a multi-disciplinary approach, by means of dynamic simulations, in the EnergyPlus engine, for a whole year. A new methodological approach is presented in order to investigate the technology under different fields of interest: daylight, lighting energy, cooling and heating needs, and thermo-hygrometric comfort. The case study chosen is an existing building, a student dormitory belonging to the University of Athens. It is subject to a deep energy renovation to conform to the “nearly Zero Energy Building” target, in the frame of a European research project called Pro-GET-onE (G.A No. 723747). By means of the calibrated numerical model of this HVAC–building system, ten different configurations of light shelves have been investigated. The best solution is given by the application of an internal horizontal light shelf placed at 50 cm from the top of the window with a depth of 90 or 60 cm. It has been found that despite the reduction in electricity demand for lighting, the variation in heating and cooling needs does not always lead to a benefit.
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Park, Jong Jin, and Bharat Dave. "Bio-inspired Parametric Design for Adaptive Stadium Façades." Australasian Journal of Construction Economics and Building - Conference Series 2, no. 2 (April 14, 2014): 27. http://dx.doi.org/10.5130/ajceb-cs.v2i2.3886.
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The challenge of developing sustainable, adaptive architecture requires unconventional approaches to innovative knowledge about composition and dynamic interaction between building façades and environmental conditions. These approaches are often inspired by biology, its complex fine-tuned behaviour and integration of living systems. This paper proposes a system inspired from the optics of reflecting superposition compound eyes to create responsive façade structures that capture and distribute daylight within a building in response to the movement of the sun. This is investigated using the parametric reshaping of a building envelop as part of solar radiation and target ray simulations. The prototype façade system is capable of adapting to different functional needs, locations, times of the day, and other contextual conditions.Keywords: Biomimetics, kinetic/adaptive façades, reflecting superposition compound eyes
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Bellia, Laura, Alessia Pedace, and Francesca Fragliasso. "The impact of the software’s choice on dynamic daylight simulations’ results: A comparison between Daysim and 3ds Max Design®." Solar Energy 122 (December 2015): 249–63. http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.solener.2015.08.027.
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Ibrahim, Syahrim Azhan, and Eiki Yamaguchi. "Thermally induced dynamics of deployable solar panels of nanosatellite." Aircraft Engineering and Aerospace Technology 91, no. 7 (July 8, 2019): 1039–50. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/aeat-07-2018-0185.
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Purpose This study aims to predict the types of thermally induced dynamics (TID) that can occur on deployable solar panels of a small form factor satellite, CubeSat which flies in low Earth orbit (LEO). The TID effect on the CubeSat body is examined. Design/methodology/approach A 3U CubeSat with four short-edge deployable solar panels is considered. Time historic temperature of the solar panels throughout the orbit is obtained using a thermal analysis software. The results are used in numerical simulation to find the structural response of the solar panel. Subsequently, the effect of solar panel motion on pointing the direction of the satellite is examined using inertia relief method. Findings The thermal snap motion could occur during eclipse transitions due to rapid temperature changes in solar panels’ cross-sections. In the case of asymmetric solar panel configuration, noticeable displacement in the pointing direction can be observed during the eclipse transitions. Research limitations/implications This work only examines an LEO mission where the solar cells of the solar panels point to the Sun throughout the daylight period and point to the Earth while in shadow. Simplification is made to the CubeSat structure and some parameters in the space environment. Practical implications The results from this work reveal several practical applications worthy of simplifying the study of TID on satellite appendages. Originality/value This work presents a computational method that fully uses finite element software to analyze TID phenomenon that can occur in LEO on a CubeSat which has commonly used deployable solar panels structure.
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Vogel, B., R. Müller, A. Engel, J. U. Grooß, D. Toohey, T. Woyke, and F. Stroh. "Midlatitude ClO during the maximum atmospheric chlorine burden: in situ balloon measurements and model simulations." Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics 5, no. 6 (June 24, 2005): 1623–38. http://dx.doi.org/10.5194/acp-5-1623-2005.
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Abstract. Chlorine monoxide (ClO) plays a key role in stratospheric ozone loss processes at midlatitudes. We present two balloon-borne in situ measurements of ClO conducted in northern hemisphere midlatitudes during the period of the maximum of total inorganic chlorine loading in the atmosphere. Both ClO measurements were conducted on board the TRIPLE balloon payload, launched in November 1996 in León, Spain, and in May 1999 in Aire sur l'Adour, France. For both flights a ClO daylight and night-time vertical profile was derived over an altitude range of approximately 15-35 km. ClO mixing ratios are compared to model simulations performed with the photochemical box model version of the Chemical Lagrangian Model of the Stratosphere (CLaMS). Simulations along 24-hour backward trajectories were performed to study the diurnal variation of ClO in the midlatitude lower stratosphere. Model simulations for the flight launched in Aire sur l'Adour 1999 show an excellent agreement with the ClO measurements. For the flight launched in León 1996, an overall good agreement is found, whereas the flight is characterized by a more complex dynamical situation due to a possible mixture of vortex and non-vortex air. We note that for both flights at solar zenith angles greater than 86°-87° simulated ClO mixing ratios are higher than observed ClO mixing ratios. However, the present findings indicate that no substantial uncertainties exist in midlatitude chlorine chemistry of the stratosphere.
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Ping, Em Poh, J. Hossen, and Wong Eng Kiong. "Data fusion based lane departure warning framework using fuzzy logic." F1000Research 10 (September 7, 2021): 896. http://dx.doi.org/10.12688/f1000research.67209.1.
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Background: Lane detection is a difficult issue because of different lane circumstances. It plays an important part in advanced driver assistance systems, which give information about the centre of a host vehicle such as lane structure and lane position. Lane departure warning (LDW) is used to warn the driver about an unplanned lane exit from the original lane. The objective of this study was to develop a data-fusion LDW framework to improve the rate of detection of lane departure during daylight and at night. Methods: Vision-based LDW is a comprehensive framework based on vision-based lane detection with additional lateral offset ratio computations based on the detected X12 and X22 coordinates. The computed lateral offset ratio is used to detect lane departure based on predefined LDW identification criteria for vision-based LDW. Data fusion-based LDW was developed using a multi-input-single-output fuzzy logic controller. Data fusion involved lateral offset ratio and yaw acceleration response from the vision-based LDW and model-based vehicle dynamics frameworks. Real-life datasets were generated for simulation under the MATLAB Simulink platform. Results: Experimental results showed that fusion-based LDW achieved an average lane departure detection rate of 99.96% and 98.95% with false positive rates (FPR) of 0.04% and 1.05% using road footage clips #5–#27 in daytime and night-time, respectively. The average FPR using data fusion-based LDW reduced by 18.83% and 15.22% compared to vision-based LDW in daytime and night-time, respectively. Conclusions: The data fusion-based LDW is a novel way of reducing false lane departure detection by fusing two types of modalities to determine the correct lane departure information. The limitation is the constant warning threshold value used in the current implementation of LDW in the vision-based LDW framework. An adaptive mechanism of warning threshold taking various road structures into account could be developed to improve lane departure detection.
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Monteoliva, Juan Manuel, Ayelén Villalba, and Andrea Pattini. "Daylighting Metrics: an Approach to Dynamic Cubic Illuminance." Journal of Daylighting, November 28, 2018, 34–42. http://dx.doi.org/10.15627/jd.2018.6.
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Advances in research work in the field of numerical analysis of daylight performance have generated in-depth knowledge on photometric measurements of daylight quality. Most dynamic metrics are based on illuminance, which is a two-dimensional concept insofar as it is concerned with the density of luminous flux incident at a point on a surface. In order to extend dynamic metrics into the third dimension and consider the distribution of illumination at a point in space, it is important to generate new advances in simulation environments and consider spatial illumination metrics. In this context, the main objective of the present work was to advance in the development of cubic dynamic daylight metrics, as a complement to the two dimensional analysis currently employed, promoting the use of Climate Based Daylight Modelling (CBDM). For this purpose, cylindrical to horizontal illuminance ratio is applied to dynamic simulation paradigm developing the concept of useful modeling indexs (UMIs). The research methodology applied in this work is divided into two main parts: (i) two dimensional concept: spatial daylight autonomy (sDA(300lx,50%) -horizontal-, sDA(175lx,50%) -vertical-) and uniformity, and (ii) three dimensional concept: useful cylindrical to horizontal illuminance ratio (uEcl/Eh(0.3-0.6)). In order to assess this method, two spaces (RR1 and RR2) of the Lavalle Public Library, located in Mendoza-Argentina, were taken as a case study. Results show important differences in horizontal illuminance between RR1 and RR2 (∆sDA(300lx, 50%) > 80%). Similar values of uEcl/Ewp(0.3-0.6) -useful cylindrical to horizontal illuminance ratio- are detected in both rooms (RR1= 69.32 % and RR2= 72.24 %) in nodes near north opening. Yet there are significant differences (< 36%) of uEcl/Ewp(0.3-0.6) between nodes located near the south wall, this is due to the obstruction of a south opening in RR2. Furthermore, it is important to mention that 2D metrics display a more uniform behavior than 3D metrics. This shows itself clearly if we take into account that difference in sDA are much lower than difference in uEcl/Eh(0.3-0.6), if we compare nodes closest to the north windows to does that are far from it, in both rooms (RR1 and RR2). This results from the fact that cubic metrics are more sensitive to the direction of light. This is of crucial importance for daylight studies in clear sky condition, due to the defined direction of direct solar radiation. Finally, a new approach to daylighting performance analysis based on the addition of cubic metrics to dynamic daylight paradigm is proposed: useful modelling indexs (UMIs). UMIs make it possible to quantify annual occurrence of proper light modelling conditions. As an initial approach, cylindrical to horizontal illuminance ratio (Ecl/Ewp(0.3-0.6)) has been considered, due to its current use in international standards.
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Golzan, Seyedeh Samaneh, Mina Pouyanmehr, and Hassan Sadeghi Naeini. "Recommended angle of a modular dynamic façade in hot-arid climate: daylighting and energy simulation." Smart and Sustainable Built Environment ahead-of-print, ahead-of-print (July 20, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/sasbe-04-2021-0075.
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PurposeThe modular dynamic façade (MDF) concept could be an approach in a comfort-centric design through proper integration with energy-efficient buildings. This study focuses on obtaining and/or calculating an efficient angle of the MDF, which would lead to the optimum performance in daylight availability and energy consumption in a single south-faced official space located in the hot-arid climate of Yazd, Iran.Design/methodology/approachThe methodology consists of three fundamental parts: (1) based on previous related studies, a diamond-based dynamic skin façade was applied to a south-faced office building in a hot-arid climate; (2) the daylighting and energy performance of the model were simulated annually; and (3) the data obtained from the simulation were compared to reach the optimum angle of the MDF.FindingsThe results showed that when the angle of the MDF openings was set at 30°, it could decrease energy consumption by 41.32% annually, while daylight simulation pointed that the space experienced the minimum possible glare at this angle. Therefore, the angle of 30° was established as the optimum angle, which could be the basis for future investment in responsive building envelopes.Originality/valueThis angular study simultaneously assesses the daylight availability, visual comfort and energy consumption on a MDF in a hot-arid climate.
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Tian, Zhen, Peng Lin, Ying He, and Jacob C. Jonsson. "A study of luminous environment with prism daylight redirecting fenestrations in classrooms." Indoor and Built Environment, January 8, 2020, 1420326X1989556. http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1420326x19895566.
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This study explored the classroom luminous environment with prism daylight redirecting fenestrations. The differences between the International Commission on Illumination standard sky and the Perez all-weather sky models were analysed. The study described the method of generating a valid bi-directional scattering distribution functions .xml data for the prism daylight redirecting fenestrations. A new evaluation metric, daylight evenness, was proposed to describe indoor illuminance dispersion. Radiance simulation results indicate that at various solar altitude angles, compared with conventional glazing, the micro-prism film and micro-prism with an added diffuse layer on clerestories can improve the space average illuminance levels 23.2% and 18.7% under the International Commission on Illumination sky, as well as 15.4% and 10.6% under the Perez sky, respectively. The analysis results indicate that prism daylight redirecting fenestrations clerestories can improve indoor illuminance uniformity and daylight evenness when the solar altitudes range from 23.8° to 75°. A method combined field questionnaire and high dynamic range image analysis were conducted for discomfort glare study. Adding a diffused layer to the prism film clerestory is expected to alleviate discomfort glare for east- and west-facing prism daylight redirecting fenestrations clerestory with the daylight glare probability reduction of 3.8% to 21.7% at various solar altitudes. The research results present promising advantages of applying prism daylight redirecting fenestrations at classroom clerestories to improve the daylight luminous environment.
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Rais, Messaouda, Adel Boumerzoug, and Balint Baranyai. "Energy performance diagnosis for the residential building façade in Algeria." Pollack Periodica, April 27, 2021. http://dx.doi.org/10.1556/606.2020.00204.
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AbstractAs it is clear, worldwide buildings are the largest consumer of the final energy consumption. In Algeria, it has been reported that 33% of the overall energy consumption was attributed to buildings. This is due to the design and constructional techniques of the residential buildings, which do not address the local climatic condition. To assess this situation, the study is focused on analyzing the existing residential buildings in Algeria, in terms of energy, thermal, daylight, and indoor air quality performance, using a dynamic simulation software. Typical building design in a hot and dry climate was selected. The results revealed that the existing residential buildings do not comply with the energy-efficient design standards. It was concluded that further strategies should be applied in this sector, in terms of building design, materials, and façade configuration.
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Valitabar, Mahdi, Mohammadjavad Mahdavinejad, Henry Skates, and Peiman Pilechiha. "A dynamic vertical shading optimisation to improve view, visual comfort and operational energy." Open House International ahead-of-print, ahead-of-print (July 9, 2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/ohi-02-2021-0031.
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PurposeThe aim of this paper is to present a parametric design method to generate optimum adaptive facades regarding occupants' comfort and building energy criteria. According to the literature review, the following questions have arisen to address the research gaps: Is it possible to have the outside view throughout the whole year without discomfort glare by utilising adaptive solar facades (ASFs)? How can architects integrate both view quality and quantity into ASF design? What is the impact of dynamic vertical shading systems mounted on south facades on the outside view, occupants' visual comfort and operational energy? How can we evaluate the view quantity through multi-layer shading systems?Design/methodology/approachIn recent years, there is a surge in demand for fully glazed buildings, motivating both architects and scholars to explore novel ideas for designing adaptive solar facades. Nevertheless, the view performance of such systems has not been fully explored especially when it comes to the effect of dynamic vertical shading systems mounted on south facades. This fact clarifies the need to conduct more research in this field by taking into account the window view and natural light. Consequently, a simulation research is carried out to investigate the impact of a dynamic shading system with three vertical slats used on the south facade of a single office room located in Tehran, on both view quality and quantity, visual comfort and operational energy. The research attempts to reach a balance between the occupant's requirements and building energy criteria through a multi-objective optimisation. The distinctive feature of the proposed method is generating some optimum shading which could only cover the essential parts of the window area. It was detected from the simulation results that the usage of a dynamic vertical shading system with multi slats for south facades compared to common Venetian blinds can firstly, provide four times more view quantity. Secondly, the view quality is significantly improved through enabling occupants to enjoy the sky layer the entire year. Finally, twice more operational energy can be saved while more natural light can enter the indoor environment without glare. The final outcome of this research contributes toward designing high-performance adaptive solar facades.FindingsThis paper proposes a new metric to evaluate the view quantity through a multi-layer shading system. The proposed method makes it clear that the usage of dynamic vertical shading systems with multi-layers mounted on south facades can bring many benefits to both occupants and building energy criteria. The proposed method could (1) provide four times more view quantity; (2) improve view quality by enabling occupants to watch the sky layer throughout the whole year; (3) slash the operational energy by twice; (4) keep the daylight glare probability (DGP) value in the imperceptible range.Research limitations/implicationsThe research limitations that should be acknowledged are ignoring the impact of the adjacent building on sunlight reflection, which could cause discomfort glare issues. Another point regarding the limitations of the proposed optimisation method is the impact of vertical shading systems on users' visual interests. A field study ought to be conducted to determine which one could provide the more desirable outside view: a vertical or horizontal the view. Research on the view performance of ASFs, especially their impact on the quality of view, is sorely lacking.Originality/valueThis paper (1) analyses the performance of dynamic vertical shadings on south facades; (2) evaluates outside view through multi-layer shading systems; and (3) integrates both view quality and quantity into designing adaptive solar facades.