Informed Architectural Design: Daylighting and Solar Insolation Analysis

This lab will provide an explanation and demo of iterative daylighting analysis, and how to improve the performance of your building through understanding the analysis of solar insolation exposure. We will display an application of these methods and how they can be used during schematic and design phases by comparing multiple design iterations and providing an understanding of how to compare and convey these forms of analysis—a piece of the iterative building performance analysis process. You will walk away with your own before-and-after visual graphics of an improved design alteration, as well as an understanding of the impact of this topic on design decisions.