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    This document discusses daylighting strategies for architectural design. It begins with definitions of daylighting and lists benefits such as increased occupant productivity and substantial energy savings. Daylight has three components: sky light, externally reflected light, and internally reflected light. Key design strategies for daylighting include building orientation, massing, fenestration selection, and shading. Top lighting techniques like skylights and clerestory windows are discussed. Effective side lighting distributes light deeply and uses high, widely-spaced windows.

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    ARCHITECTURAL SCIENCE III

    LIGHT
    THE LUMINOUS ENVIRONMENT

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    lecture 2

    DAYLIGHTING

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    CONTENT
    Part 1:
    - Definition
    - Benefit
    - Natural Light components
    - Design strategies
    Part 2:
    - Special Daylighting techniques
    - Shading strategies
    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)
    Natural lighting

    …DEFINITION

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    DEFINITION:
    In the practice of architecture, daylighting refers to
    the use of natural light to support the visual
    demands of building occupants.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    DEFINITION:
    Daylighting is the complete process of designing
    buildings to utilize natural light to its fullest.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    Example : Ronchamp chapel -Le Corbusier


    the wall seems to have been perforated by the force of the light rays.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    Example : Jewish museum -Daniel Libeskind


    the wall seems to have been perforated by the force of the light rays.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    …BENEFIT

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    BENEFIT:
    Daylit environments increase occupant productivity
    and comfort, and provide the mental and visual
    stimulation necessary to regulate human circadian
    rhythm.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    BENEFIT:

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    BENEFIT:
    View through a window may influence recovery
    from surgery.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    BENEFIT:
    Utilizing natural light can lead to substantial energy
    savings.
    Example: Spaces outfitted with daylight-sensing
    controls can reduce the energy used for electric
    lighting by 20 percent to 60 percent.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    C O M P O N E N T S O F DAY L I G H T

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Components of daylight
    1.Sky component – light received directly from the
    sky .
    2.Externally reflected component – light received
    after reflection from the ground, building or
    external surface, pavement, adjacent buildings,
    wide windowsills, and objects,
    3. Internally reflected component – light received
    after being reflected from the surfaces inside a
    building.
    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)
    Natural lighting
    Sky component
    Sun path diagram/ solar chart:
    - A sun path diagram is a graphic representation of the solar
    window that gives precise data regarding the exact location of the
    sun at all times of the year.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Sky component
    Sun path diagram/ solar chart:
    - The location of the sun in the sky is described as
    having two components:
    - daily movement around the horizon /Azimuth
    - its height above the horizon (Altitude)/angle of
    elevation

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    Sun path diagram/ solar chart:

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    Solstice and equinox:


    - The solstice occurs twice each year (around June
    21 and December 21) as the Sun reaches its most
    northerly or southerly excursion.

    - The days are longer around the


    summer solstice and
    shorter around the winter solstice.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    Solstice and equinox:


    - When the Sun's path crosses the equator, the
    length of the nights at latitudes +L° and -L° are of
    equal length. This is known as an equinox.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    Solstice and equinox:

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    Solstice and equinox:

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    D E S I G N S T R AT E G I E S

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    DESIGN STRATEGIES:
    It includes all of the following activities:
    1. Siting the building - orientation
    2. Massing the building
    3. Choosing fenestration
    4. Shading the façade

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    ORIENTATION

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    ORIENTATION

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    MASSING

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    Daylighting strategy for massing


    -the effect of massing on the availability of
    daylight

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    Daylighting strategy for massing


    -the effect of massing on the availability of
    daylight

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    Daylighting strategy for massing


    -the effect of massing on the availability of
    daylight

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for side lighting
    -For good distribution and penetration of light, the
    order of importance for high reflectance finishes is
    from 1 to 5.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    CHOOSING FENESTRATION

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Choosing fenestration
    TOP LIGHTING

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for Top Lighting
    SKYLIGHT TOPLIGHTING
    The use of skylights to introduce light from above.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for Top Lighting
    CLERESTORY TOPLIGHT
    -The use of high windows, above the ceiling line.
    -Best done when the window faces north to prevent
    direct solar radiation.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for Top Lighting
    DOUBLE CLERESTORY TOPLIGHT
    - Used to prevent direct solar radiation into the
    space.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for Top Lighting
    SAWTOOTH CLERESTORY TOPLIGHT
    Angled ceiling produces more indirect light,
    increasing the efficiency of the skylight and
    allowing less glazing.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Choosing fenestration
    SIDE LIGHTING

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for side lighting
    -Full- or partial-height glass partitions can enable
    “borrowed” light to enter farther into interior
    spaces.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting

    Daylighting strategy for side lighting


    supply fairly even ambient illumination throughout
    --

    a space.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for side lighting
    -Windows should be high on the wall, widely
    distributed, and of optimum area.
    - Daylight penetration into a space will increase
    with the mounting height of the window.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for side lighting
    Maison La Roche by Le Corbusier, admit uniform light, which is further
    improved by placing the windows high on the wall.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for side lighting
    -Daylight will be more uniformly distributed in a
    space if windows are spread out rather than
    concentrated.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for side lighting

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for side lighting
    Light distribution and quality are improved by the
    reflection of sidewalls.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for side lighting
    Light distribution and quality are improved by the
    reflection of pavement.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for side lighting
    Bilateral lighting is usually preferable to unilateral
    lighting.

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for side lighting
    Avoid glare

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting strategy for side lighting
    Avoid glare

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    Daylighting Factor :

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    RESEARCH TOPIC
    THE EFFECT OF DAYLIGHT ON HUMANS PERFORMACE
    - Emerging Office Facade in CBD areas of Addis Ababa [around Mexico & Bole]

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Natural lighting
    to be continued …
    LECTURE -3
    CONTENT :
    - Special Daylighting techniques
    - Shading strategies

    AASTU_Department of architecture_ Architectural science III_ Light Ins. Dawit M. (MSc)


    Thank you!

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