Sudeshna Patil

BE4050

The presented Directed Research Project (DRP) introduces a method for designing shading devices inspired by the concepts of "shaderade" and "view lumen," aiming to enhance daylight utilization while ensuring same effective shading. Shading devices are crucial in building design, profoundly influencing occupant comfort and energy efficiency. 

This methodology seeks to address a critical challenge in shading device design: striking a balance between natural light intake and solar impact to optimize comfort and productivity. By surpassing conventional approaches focused solely on irradiation control, the proposed tool integrates illuminance considerations. It empowers construction professionals to effortlessly devise shading solutions that achieve optimal indoor lighting conditions while mitigating unwanted solar heat gain. This facilitates enhanced occupant comfort, reduced reliance on artificial lighting, and heightened energy efficiency. Through a comprehensive methodology encompassing radiation and daylight analyses alongside geometric adjustments, tailored shading configurations are identified. By employing clear criteria grounded in SVF calculations, this tool furnishes designers with a pragmatic framework for designing comfortable and efficient designs of shading device.