Optimising daylight in an office building for moderate climate of Pune
By: Gugale, Dhanashree
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Publisher: Mumbai Indian Institute of Architects 2019Edition: Vol.84(8), Aug.Description: 17-22p.Subject(s): ARCHITECTURE GENERAL (AR-GEN)Online resources: Click here
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Journal of the Indian institute of architects :(JIIA)Summary: Daylight has been an immortal source of light. Currently, this source is not used optimally and is commonly
supplemented by artificial light. The illumination levels are a big contributing factor towards indoor comfort. To optimize
daylight in a building, it must be oriented according to solar design. Shading, orientation, window openings are the major
contributors in energy efficient building. This paper deals with the quantitative analysis of daylight through different types of
openings and fenestrations used in an office building. The study is for the moderate climate of Pune. The paper also helps to
understand passive design strategies like building orientation, courtyard effect, building shape, building envelope, shading
devices, etc. The analysis is done by generating simulations on software for different WWR (Window Wall Ratio), window sizes
and type of glass. The strategies and guidelines for optimizing daylight in an office building are given based on the findings and
results generated. Finally which type of office building design and fenestration is best suitable and can give daylight
optimization without glare for a given climate is concluded.
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Daylight has been an immortal source of light. Currently, this source is not used optimally and is commonly
supplemented by artificial light. The illumination levels are a big contributing factor towards indoor comfort. To optimize
daylight in a building, it must be oriented according to solar design. Shading, orientation, window openings are the major
contributors in energy efficient building. This paper deals with the quantitative analysis of daylight through different types of
openings and fenestrations used in an office building. The study is for the moderate climate of Pune. The paper also helps to
understand passive design strategies like building orientation, courtyard effect, building shape, building envelope, shading
devices, etc. The analysis is done by generating simulations on software for different WWR (Window Wall Ratio), window sizes
and type of glass. The strategies and guidelines for optimizing daylight in an office building are given based on the findings and
results generated. Finally which type of office building design and fenestration is best suitable and can give daylight
optimization without glare for a given climate is concluded.
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