An assessment tool for selection of appropriate daylighting solutions for buildings in tropical and subtropical regions : Validation using radiance simulation


Autoria(s): Garcia Hansen, Veronica; Isoardi, Gillian; Hirning, Michael; Bell, John M.
Contribuinte(s)

Fellows, C.

Data(s)

01/10/2012

Resumo

A new decision-making tool that will assist designers in the selection of appropriate daylighting solutions for buildings in tropical locations has been previously proposed by the authors. Through an evaluation matrix that prioritizes the parameters that best respond to the needs of tropical climates (e.g. reducing solar gain and protection from glare) the tool determines the most appropriate devices for specific climate and building inputs. The tool is effective in demonstrating the broad benefits and limitations of the different daylight strategies for buildings in the tropics. However for thorough analysis and calibration of the tool, validation is necessary. This paper presents a first step in the validation process. RADIANCE simulations were conducted to compare simulation performance with the performance predicted by the tool. To this end, an office building case study in subtropical Brisbane, Australia, and five different daylighting devices including openings, light guiding systems and light transport systems were simulated. Illuminance, light uniformity, daylight penetration and glare analysis were assessed for each device. The results indicate the tool can appropriately rank and recommend daylighting strategies based on specific building inputs for tropical and subtropical regions, making it a useful resource for designers.

Formato

application/pdf

Identificador

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/54354/

Publicador

Curran Associates, Inc.

Relação

http://eprints.qut.edu.au/54354/1/SOLAR2012_0493_full_paper.pdf

https://ases.conference-services.net/resources/252/2859/pdf/SOLAR2012_0493_full%20paper.pdf

Garcia Hansen, Veronica, Isoardi, Gillian, Hirning, Michael, & Bell, John M. (2012) An assessment tool for selection of appropriate daylighting solutions for buildings in tropical and subtropical regions : Validation using radiance simulation. In Fellows, C. (Ed.) World Renewable Energy Forum (WREF) 2012, Curran Associates, Inc., Denver Convention Center, Denver, Colorado, pp. 3600-3608.

Direitos

Copyright 2012 American Solar Energy Society.

Fonte

School of Chemistry, Physics & Mechanical Engineering; School of Design; Creative Industries Faculty; Science & Engineering Faculty

Palavras-Chave #120000 BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND DESIGN #daylighting devices #simulation #Radiance
Tipo

Conference Paper