Week 11 - Performance: Direct Beam Solar Study

Arch 100b 2013 Spring

Course Arch 100b
Date 2013/04/12
Learning Objectives In this session we will produce an analytical animation depicting the effectiveness of your facade design in terms of the allowance of direct beam solar radiation. An initial "base case" analysis will determine the performance of the facade as presented at the mid-project review. Following this first pass, we will then adjust our facade designs to block sun that is entering the building during overheated periods, and to allow sun if it is being blocked during underheated periods. We will then run a new analysis based on the redesign. Finally, we will use Photoshop to sequence the analysis images into a movie. We will then produce two boards for presentation on April 19th - one showing the original design and a set of renders showing the "problem", and another board showing the changed design and a set of renders showing the "solution". The final animation of the solution will also be handed in.
Agenda
  • Daylighting Overview (20 mins)
    • Components of Daylighting
    • Poetics of Daylighting
    • Thermal Comfort
  • Use Rhino and Rhino Render to create direct beam animation
  • Adjustments to Rhino Render settings for a high quality render
  • Use Photoshop to sequence images into a movie
Uses Tool(s) Rhinoceros , Photoshop CS5