Advanced Shading Design: Optimizing Daylight and Energy

Effective daylighting and energy optimization are pivotal for sustainable building design. This course explores advanced shading strategies using parametric design tools and simulation methods, highlighting their application in optimizing daylight and energy performance in office spaces. Participants will learn how to balance visual comfort with energy efficiency, leveraging tools such as DIVA and Grasshopper to integrate thermal and daylight performance metrics.

Through practical case studies, the course demonstrates how shading optimization can reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions while improving occupant comfort.

Key topics include:

• Advanced techniques for designing and optimizing shading systems.
• Integrating daylight and thermal performance simulations in design.
• Case studies showcasing real-world shading optimization projects.