An intuitive daylighting performance analysis and optimization approach
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Author(s)
Andersen, Marilyne
Kleindienst, Sian A.
Yi, Lu
Lee, Jaime
Bodart, Magali
Cutler, Barbara
Date Issued
October 2008
Journal
Building Research and Information
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Group
Citation
Andersen, Marilyne et al. “An intuitive daylighting performance analysis and optimization approach.” Building Research & Information 36.6 (2008): 593-607. ©2008 Taylor & Francis.
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Final published version
Abstract
The effective integration of daylighting considerations into the design process requires many issues to be considered simultaneously, such as daily and seasonal variations, illumination, and thermal comfort. To address the need for early integration into the design process, a new approach called Lightsolve has been developed. Its key objectives are to support the design process using a goal-oriented approach based on iterative design improvement suggestions; to provide climate-based annual metrics in a visual and synthesized format; and to relate quantitative and qualitative performance criteria using daylighting analysis data in various forms. This methodology includes the development of a time-segmentation process to represent weather and time in a condensed form, the adaptation of daylight metrics that encompass temporal and spatial considerations, and the creation of an interactive analysis interface to explore design options and design iterations. This system relies on optimization techniques to generate these suggestions. Lightsolve allows the designer to explore other design alternatives that may better fulfil the objectives and to learn about appropriate strategies to resolve daylight or sunlight penetration issues. It offers architects and building engineers support for daylighting design that can be employed interactively within the existing design process.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Building Technology Group
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https://doi.org/10.1080/09613210802243159
