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Spreadsheet-based calculation tool for direct daylight illuminance adaptable for different glazing properties and sky models
AbstractThe methods normally used to calculate daylight illuminance of rooms are limited in their capacity to model different sky luminance distributions and different window glazing properties. A spreadsheet-based model is presented in this paper using first-principle calculations, which allows for a free choice of sky luminance distribution and glazing material properties. The glazing is specified in terms of material refractive index, absorption coefficient and thickness, and may be either single or double glazed. The calculations need to be repeated for each of a large number of small elements of window area, which is easily achieved using a spreadsheet. Use is illustrated by comparing the calculation of sky components with standard published data, and demonstrating the effect of substituting double for single glazing. The model was developed for educational use, but would also be useful for designers who need to investigate quickly the effect of altering glazing properties and sky conditions, without recourse to specialist software.
Spreadsheet-based calculation tool for direct daylight illuminance adaptable for different glazing properties and sky models
AbstractThe methods normally used to calculate daylight illuminance of rooms are limited in their capacity to model different sky luminance distributions and different window glazing properties. A spreadsheet-based model is presented in this paper using first-principle calculations, which allows for a free choice of sky luminance distribution and glazing material properties. The glazing is specified in terms of material refractive index, absorption coefficient and thickness, and may be either single or double glazed. The calculations need to be repeated for each of a large number of small elements of window area, which is easily achieved using a spreadsheet. Use is illustrated by comparing the calculation of sky components with standard published data, and demonstrating the effect of substituting double for single glazing. The model was developed for educational use, but would also be useful for designers who need to investigate quickly the effect of altering glazing properties and sky conditions, without recourse to specialist software.
Spreadsheet-based calculation tool for direct daylight illuminance adaptable for different glazing properties and sky models
Lowry, Gordon (author) / Thomas, Shaun (author)
Building and Environment ; 45 ; 1081-1086
2009-09-30
6 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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