Optimizing Integrated Shading Device and Light Shelf for Daylight Performance and Visual Comfort in Architecture Studio

Abstract

To provide a sustainable interior, it is essential to consider visual comfort and energy efficiency for the occupants' well-being. Daylight is crucial in providing visual comfort while proposing energy-efficient design alternatives. Using daylight as a primary source is one of the most crucial strategies. However, controlling daylight for unwanted situations such as discomfort glare is important. There have been several research studies on daylighting, visual comfort, and shading techniques. Shading devices are façade configurations to control daylight, while light shelves distribute daylight evenly through the space. There are two types of classifications for shading devices: adaptive ones and non-adaptive ones. Numerous research studies have been conducted on daylighting, energy consumption, occupancy performance, and shading systems. Shading technologies, whether adaptive or not, provide benefits and drawbacks. Even though optimizing them is one way to design non-adaptive shading devices, they require minimal maintenance. This study aims to integrate adaptive shading devices and light shelves for university campus buildings to provide lighting design strategies. The aim is to create a study environment that promotes well-being and academic achievement. To pursue this study, three optimization algorithms were run to find the nearly optimal solution. The goal was to both maximize Daylight Autonomy and uniformity values. Results showed that HypE and SPEA2 results discovered near-optimal DA above 75% and uniformity between 0.6 and 0.7. © 2024 IEEE.