Conference Presentations by fateme imani
Buildings are increasingly expected to reduce energy consumption. Passive design strategies can c... more Buildings are increasingly expected to reduce energy consumption. Passive design strategies can certainly help reduce power and make internal spaces more comfortable throughout the day. This paper investigates an old school building through simulating different situations using the DesignBuilder software. The performance of different shading devices, with regard to visual comfort in a classroom, are evaluated. The louvre, overhang and lightshelf are the shading devices represented in this simulation. Informed by a literature review and software simulation the most appropriate dimensions have been chosen for these shadings. Architectural aspects of shading system design affect electricity consumption for the purpose of lighting in the building. In addition to lowering energy demand for heating and cooling, installation of shading devices on the windows can improve visual comfort, as demonstrated by Daylight Factor, Illuminance and Uniformity Ratio. The results indicate that the optimal shading design for this representative classroom is influenced by the priority placed on the individual characteristics and each of them has some advantages and disadvantages.
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Conference Presentations by fateme imani