Parametric Study of Daylighting Strategies with Consideration of GlareProblems
Case Study: IGES Research Center in Zushi
Santiago L. Torres - [email protected]
Department of Architecture, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo
Abstract
The present study focuses on the daylighting design strategies adopted in the IGES Research Center building, in particular considering the incidence of glare problems in the usability of daylight. A parametric approach has been applied to compare the efficiency of these strategies. The Radiance software was used to calculate glare factors and illuminance levels. A control program was developed which used climatic data to calculate electricity consumptions for each working hour in a year, assuming a continuous dimming control. The aim of the study is to evaluate as accurately as possible, the efficiency of design decisions in a particular case, considering lighting energy consumption and visual comfort.