DAYLIGHT STRATERGIES SITE : Panaji Goa

1. VLT (Visual Light Transmittance) & SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient)

SHGC FOR GOA

Solar heat gain, being the primary mode of
energy transfer through most fenestration
products, can lead to overheating in the summer
and provide free heat in the winter. It’s essential
to consider climate, the sun’s direction, and
typical shading conditions at your building’s
location to balance and maximize the potential
benefits.

VLT comparisson Plotted graph

The amount of light you let into your home SINCE GOA HAS A WARM AND HUMID CLIMATE
is a matter of personal taste. When Warm and Humid (WH) Climate Zone:
replacing your windows, understanding the Living spaces: VLT of at least 40%
VT will help you get it right.
Other spaces (except bathrooms and service areas): VLT of at
least 30%
Visible transmittance (VT - expressed as a

number from 0 to 1) also known as Visible

light transmission (VLT - expressed as a
percentage %) is a measurement of the
amount of light in the visible portion of the Using materials with
spectrum that passes through glass. The lower SHGC value will
higher the number, the greater the amount help reduce heat gain. Plotted graph
of light that is passing through the glass. VT
is the typical measurement used for

Low E glass functioning

windows.

VLT comparisson
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GLARE STRATERGIES
Strategies for Reducing Unwanted Glare
Strategies commonly employed to reduce unwanted levels of glare include:
Indirect lighting throws more light upward than downward, diffusing the light and reducing glare on
computer screens
Parabolic louvres, special lenses or other diffusing media on fixtures that diffuse the fixture's light output
In an office, it may be possible to de-emphasize the ambient lighting system with reduced light output
and diffusing media, while providing adjustable task fixtures at workstations
Relocating the light source
Relocating the task or changing its orientation until the glare is removed
Changing the surface reflectance of the task
Use blinds or shades on windows to control the amount or transmittance angle of sunlight entering the
space

WINDOW-TO-WALL RATIO
Window-to-wall ratio on the southwest and northeast facing should be larger than the northwest and south-east facing
sides as the wind direction is from the southwest to nrotheast

Impact of glazing-to-wall ratio

STRATERGIES FOR REDUCING

UNWANTED GLARE
WINDOW-TO-WALL RATIO
The Window-to-Wall Ratio (WWR) is the fraction of the above-grade wall area that is covered by fenestration, calculated as
the ratio of the wall fenestration area to the gross above grade wall area. KHUSHI DHURI CLIMATALOGY 2000701044
 SKY CONDITIONS
SHADING STRATERGIES Sky conditions have a significant impact on daylighting reaching the interiors
of a space. Lighting qualities associated with clear, partly cloudy and overcast
sky are listed below.
The most important passive cooling strategy, regardless of mass, is shading. Shading
is a simple method to block the sun before it can get into the building. The primary Clear Sky
source of heat gain is sunlight absorbed by the building through the roof, walls, and Direct sun
Blue sky
windows. Brighter horizon
clear

Partly Cloudy Sky

Bright Sun
Bright Sky
Constant changes

Overcast Sky
Diffuse light
Bright or dim sky
Brighter zenith (overhead)
overcast

INTERIOR SURFACES REFLECTANCE

The reflectance of the interior
surfaces of a room has a big
effect on the average daylight
factor. Especially the rear
area of the room which is
farthest away from the
window benefits enormously
from bright surfaces because

LIGHTNING CONTROL SENSORS

most of the light will be
reflected off the floor, walls
and ceiling before it reaches
Light sensors installed as part of a lighting control system measure the amount of
deep into the room.
ambient light present and adjust the electric lights accordingly. This is known as
daylight harvesting, and helps with energy efficiency by ensuring no electric light is
wasted. KHUSHI DHURI CLIMATALOGY 2000701044
BIO CLIMATIC ANALYSIS FOR PANAJI GOA

Bioclimatic architecture is a way of designing buildings based on the local climate, with the aim of
ensuring thermal comfort using environmental resources. They must also blend into their natural
surroundings. This is nothing new, because it is fair to say that traditional architecture is intrinsically
bioclimatic. All you need to do is look at the shapes of roofs and the sizes of windows in different
countries and regions.
The main aims of bioclimatic architecture are to create healthy, comfortable homes for the
inhabitants of these buildings, while respecting the environment. To do this, it is essential to avoid
using polluting materials, ensure the wellbeing of local biodiversity and make efficient use of energy,
building materials, water and other resources.

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