Light & Engineering 33 (1) 2025

Volume 33
Date of publication 02/20/2025
Pages 21–25

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Modelling of Interior Shading Systems for Daylight Availability, Glare and Thermal Control L&E, Vol.33, No.1, 2025

Articles authors:

Nurefşan Sönmez, Arzu Cilasun Kunduraci

Nurefsan Sonmez, Joint Ph. D. Candidate, holds a master's degree in interior architecture and environmental design from Yasar University, Turkey. She is actively pursuing her Ph. D. studies in Architecture at the Yasar University since 2021, and in Heritage Studies at the University of Antwerp since 2024, with a primary research focus on the areas of daylighting optimization and energy-efficient building design in historic buildings. Her doctoral studies are financially supported by The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK)

Arzu Cılasun Kunduracı, Ph. D, holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Architecture from Izmir Institute of Technology. At present, she is an Associate Professor in Department of Architecture in Yasar University, Turkey, and is also a postdoctoral researcher at Penn State University. At Penn State, she is focusing on light pollution research using machine learning. Her expertise includes architectural lighting design, light pollution, building physics and universal design, and she is publishing extensively in these areas. She also uses computational and generative models to explore innovative uses of light in architecture

Abstract:

This research is devoted to the influence of interior shading systems on occupant comfort within a Mediterranean high-rise building. Through modelling, the performance of various shading configurations, such as vertical, horizontal, and roller blinds, was assessed. Results demonstrate that while interior shading can effectively mitigate glare, it has a minimal impact on thermal comfort. Horizontal slats oriented at a 90° exhibited optimal performance in terms of daylighting and glare control. However, the limited influence on thermal conditions suggests that exterior shading may be necessary to achieve substantial improvements in building energy efficiency. The findings underscore the importance of a site-specific approach to shading design, considering factors such as building orientation, glazing properties, and climatic conditions.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.33383/2024-057

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