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Daylighting prediction and sunlighting strategies for atrium design in hot climates.

Author(s) : BOYER L. L., SONG K. D.

Summary

Designers face several obstacles in the early stages of an atrium design, especially in hot climates where excessive solar gain may be admitted. It is important to develop research-based guidelines related to daylighting predictions, sunlighting strategies, and conceptual daylighting design that considers glare and solar control. The study presents such rules-of-thumb for daylighting prediction on the atrium floor and summarizes a step-by-step method for daylighting design of an atrium. Methods are presented for sunlighting strategies without excessive heat gain that focus upon design of the top fenestration. Current work dealing with luminance contrasts and glare control is also reviewed.

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  • Original title: Daylighting prediction and sunlighting strategies for atrium design in hot climates.
  • Record ID : 1995-2415
  • Languages: English
  • Source: ASHRAE Transactions 1994.
  • Publication date: 1994
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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