Towards advanced daylighting simulation and
optimization for buildings in terms of visual comfort
and reduced electricity demand. Assessing the tools
and developing a holistic methodological approach
within the framework of the integrated sustainability
certification system LEED. Application on to an MF-building
Buildings are an unavoidable part of our everyday life. Their use has brought some
concerns regarding sustainability, energy use and their effect on the environment. Luckily, a lot
of the negative effects can be mitigated and avoided by using natural resources. Daylight is one
of them. Daylight is playing more and more important role in the building design and strategies.
This master’s thesis explores the daylight and the integration of daylighting strategies in
residential buildings, aiming to enhance visual comfort and reduce electricity consumption, while
aligning with green building certifications such as LEED.
The thesis employs daylight simulation of a building planned to be constructed in
Thessaloniki, with an aim to analyze and optimize it’s daylight performances. Simulation tools
such as Rhinoceros and LightStanza have been used for assessing daylight metrics including
sDA and ASE that are crucial for qualifying for LEED Daylight Credits. IES-LM-83 standard has
been interpretated as being used in the LEED certification process. Results from the simulations
have been presented and analyzed, with further giving solutions and improvements for the studied
building.
The importance of daylight is very well known, having enormous advantages for the build
environment, benefits for the people and the planet. Today’s technologies and tools give us an
opportunity to explore and exploit it in order to get most of it, and standards and organizations are
providing help and guidance into implementing it.
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