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This course will cover design concepts, solar position, sky luminance distribution models, integration of daylighting and electric lighting controls, physical modeling, and computer analysis techniques.

AE 461

To provide students with a working knowledge of daylighting design practice and analysis, including the following: daylight delivery systems, sky luminance distribution models, analysis techniques for determination of interior daylight levels, integration and control strategies, impact on energy use and economic analysis.

1. Daylighting design concepts
2. Daylighting design criteria
3. Case studies
4. Solar position
5. Daylight availability
6. Sky luminance distribution models
7. Scale model studies
8. The lumen method of toplighting
9. The lumen method of sidelighting
10. Integration of daylight and electric lighting controls
11. Energy and economic analysis
12. Advanced topics and emerging technologies

3 class periods/week