Smart Building Design: Daylight & Ventilation Essentials

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• Understanding solar paths and wind patterns
• Site orientation and its impact on design
• Utilizing climate data for design decisions

• Designing for optimal natural light
• Use of reflective surfaces and light shelves
• Glazing options and shading devices
• Daylight harvesting techniques

• Cross ventilation and stack effect
• Placement of openings and vents
• Integration with building layout
• Passive cooling strategies

• Introduction to software like Radiance and EnergyPlus
• Modeling daylight and airflow
• Interpreting simulation results
• Case studies using simulation tools

• Combining daylighting and ventilation with HVAC systems
• Smart controls and automation
• Energy monitoring and management

• Daylighting design strategies for various spaces
• Shading, glazing, and reflectance control
• Integration with electric lighting (daylight harvesting)
• Hands-on introduction to simulation tools (DIALux, Radiance, Velux Daylight Visualizer)
• Evaluating daylight performance metrics (DF, UDI, DA, etc.)
  Learning Objectives:
• Apply effective daylighting strategies in real projects
• Use digital tools to simulate and optimize daylight in building designs
• Interpret simulation results to improve designs

• Fundamentals of airflow and ventilation
• Types: cross ventilation, stack effect, atrium design
• Passive vs. hybrid ventilation systems
• Placement and sizing of openings (windows, vents, louvers)
• Impact of climate, wind, and building geometry
  Learning Objectives:
• Explain how natural ventilation reduces energy consumption
• Design effective passive ventilation solutions for different climates
• Optimize building geometry and opening placement for airflow

• Integrating daylighting and natural ventilation for high-performance buildings
• Smart controls and automation (IoT, sensors, AI applications)
• Review of global case studies and best practices
• Common design challenges and solutions
• Group design activity: apply learning to a sample project
  Learning Objectives:
• Synthesize daylight and ventilation strategies in integrated designs
• Evaluate real-world examples for lessons learned
• Collaborate on a capstone design challenge with mentor guidance

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