A master thesis from Aalborg University
The effects of direct daylight on light shelfs performance: A comparison study between building cases located in temperate zone, subtropical zone and tropical zone.
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Term
4. Term
Education
Publication year
2019
Submitted on
2019-08-02
Pages
81 pages
Abstract
This thesis is a comparison study, investigating the performance of the passive daylight technology of light shelves. Implemented in three different cities located within three different climate zones: Temperate, sub-tropical and tropical. The theories and analysis of natural direct daylight and the performance of light shelves. Experiments were performed to evaluate the light shelves’ performance within a case study building. 4 different scenarios were developed to investigate how the addition of light shelves can enhance the supply of daylighting in an interior space. And if it is possible to create a design which works for all 3 different climate zones.
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