Daylight Factor simulation methods
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Window design plays an important role in achieving energy efficient buildings and in providing thermal comfort of building occupants. This paper investigates a newly developed aerogel window and the potential improvement on the comfort... more
At the heart of this proof of evidence is an evaluation of the regeneration benefits and disbenefits of the First Development Site (FDS) proposals for the Compulsory Purchase Order (CPO) Land. In my evidence I will describe, explain and... more
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Proper assessment of indoor daylighting conditions can significantly reduce energy consumption due to artificial lighting and can improve indoor visual comfort. This paper gives a critical review of the fundamental aspects of daylighting... more
A well-integrated shading device has a greater positive impact on school building than any other sustainable building strategies. The present research aims to propose and evaluate several architectural shading devices that can be... more
The field of office daylighting is vital for both energy efficiency practice and occupants’ visual comfort. With the emergence of green building emergence in Malaysia, building designers are exploring avenues for energy efficiency... more
As many developing countries in the tropics begin to adopt various green building rating tools, there is an urgency to revisit the assessment methodologies of daylight performance of office space. This paper aims to evaluate the... more
An analytical calculation of the magnetic field of a cylindrical permanent magnet linear generator is presented. The generator utilises a discrete Halbach permanent magnet array as magnetic field source. The array is constructed of... more
The dynamic nature of sunlight poses many challenges when defining quantitative and qualitative targets to effectively illuminate an interior space. Using a complex calculation approach in order to evaluate an appropriate sun lit space... more
The field of office daylighting is vital for both energy efficiency practice and occupants’ visual comfort. With the emergence of green building emergence in Malaysia, building designers are exploring avenues for energy efficiency design;... more
This study gives a comparative analysis of available daylight planning tools and develops a rule-of-thumb method for determining street width to building height ratios, related to actual illumination levels inside urban buildings. Nine... more
This research study discusses the accuracy of 3dStudio Max Design software in simulating illuminance distribution on pendentive dome mosque design. The case study is the Federal Territory Mosque in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The mosque has... more
This paper addresses the compromises that can be struck, using the passive architectural feature of sunshades, when balancing daylight and the accompanying thermal gains. Daylight inclusion subdivides the interior luminous environment... more
This paper addresses the compromises that can be struck, using the passive architectural feature of sunshades, when balancing daylight and the accompanying thermal gains. Daylight inclusion subdivides the interior luminous environment... more
This study focuses on generating geometric design alternatives for an airport roof structure with an evolutionary design method based on optimizing solar heat gain and daylight levels. The method incorporates a parametric 3D model of the... more
Les conduits de lumière de type MLP (Mirrored Light Pipe) permettent de transporter et de distribuer de la lumière naturelle dans des pièces sombres éloignées des ouvertures traditionnelles. Ils offrent l’avantage de réduire au minimum la... more
A well-integrated shading device has a greater positive impact on school building than any other sustainable building strategies. The present research aims to propose and evaluate several architectural shading devices that can be... more
Light pipes MLP (Mirrored Light Pipe) are used to transport and distribute daylight in dark areas remote of the traditional openings. It offers the advantage of minimizing the loss of light, while limiting the transmission of heat. They... more
This study focuses on generating geometric design alternatives for an airport roof structure with an evolutionary design method based on optimizing solar heat gain and daylight levels. The method incorporates a parametric 3D model of the... more
Les conduits de lumière de type MLP (Mirrored Light Pipe) permettent de transporter et de distribuer de la lumière naturelle dans des pièces sombres éloignées des ouvertures traditionnelles. Ils offrent l’avantage de réduire au minimum la... more