Computational simulations for predicting vertical daylight levels in atrium buildings

J. Du, S. Sharples

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Abstract

This paper investigates the impact of well geometry and surface reflectance on vertical daylight levels in atria with square forms under a CIE standard
overcast sky. By reviewing some previous investigations and comparing with scale model measurements the vertical daylight factor calculated using Radiance are validated. More simulated vertical daylight factors for a very wide range of
atrium geometries and reflectances are given. From the results the attenuation and distribution of the vertical daylight levels on the wall of a square atrium
with different reflectances are displayed. Also, the comparisons between simulations and two analytical theories have been performed. Finally some conclusions for supporting daylight design in atria are presented.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 11th International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) Conference (Building Simulation 2009)
Place of PublicationStrathclyde, U. K.
PublisherUniversity of Strathclyde
Pages272-279
Publication statusPublished - 2009
EventThe 11th International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) Conference, 2009 - Glasgow, UK United Kingdom
Duration: 27 Jul 200930 Jul 2009

Conference

ConferenceThe 11th International Building Performance Simulation Association (IBPSA) Conference, 2009
Country/TerritoryUK United Kingdom
CityGlasgow
Period27/07/0930/07/09

Keywords

  • atrium
  • vertical daylight level
  • theoretical analysis
  • validation
  • radiance simulation

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