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PASSIVE DAYLIGHT
STRATEGIES
Prepared By:
Shreya Singh(12200153)
Krish Gupta(12221205)
Akarshan Prashar(12213678)
Diya Jangra(12223918)
Jasmine Gunwal(12215227)
PASSIVE DAYLIGHT
STRATEGIES
Introduction

Passive daylight strategies focus on

maximizing the use of natural light to
illuminate interior spaces while minimizing
the need for artificial lighting.
Passive strategies like daylighting have
become critical in reducing the impact of the
built environment and is used widely by
architects as an important feature in buildings
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 Exposure to natural light improves:
1.Mood
2.Student performance and learning

WHY USE 3.Healing (especially in hospital

environments)
THIS? 4.Productivity
THERE ARE SEVERAL 5.Cognitive function
HEALTH AND WELLNESS 6.Employee and visitor satisfaction
BENEFITS WHEN YOU
ALLOW MORE NATURAL
LIGHT INTO YOUR
BUILDING.

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CAN BE USED

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BUILDING ORIENTATION AND LAYOUT

Proper building orientation plays a crucial role in passive
daylighting. Orienting buildings along an east-west axis
allows for better control of sunlight penetration, with
windows primarily facing north and south to minimize
direct exposure to harsh sunlight. Additionally, thoughtful
layout design can ensure that interior spaces receive
adequate natural light throughout the day.

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DAYLIGHT APERTURES
Designing appropriate apertures such as windows,
skylights, light wells, and clerestories helps in harnessing
natural light effectively. Different types of apertures can
be strategically placed based on the building's
orientation and the path of the sun to optimize daylight
penetration into the interior spaces.

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LIGHT SHELVES AND REFLECTIVE SURFACES

Light shelves are horizontal surfaces installed above windows to reflect sunlight deeper into
the interior spaces while shading the windows from direct sunlight. Reflective surfaces such
as light-colored walls, ceilings, and flooring can also bounce natural light further into the
room, reducing the need for artificial lighting.

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SOLAR TUBES
These channel sunlight from the roof through a narrow
opening. During the day, they look like ordinary ceiling
lamps, but they are powered by the sun rather than
electricity. These work well when placed directly above
desks, where people need plenty of light.

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ATRIUMS R COURTYARDS
Atriums, with their expansive
glazed roofs, efficiently
capture and distribute
daylight deep into buildings,
creating dynamic light-filled
spaces.
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GLAZING AND WINDOW DESIGN

Selecting high-performance glazing with properties like
low-emissivity coatings, insulated glass units, and
spectrally selective coatings can help control heat gain,
glare, and ultraviolet (UV) radiation while maximizing
daylight transmission. Additionally, incorporating
operable windows allows for natural ventilation,
enhancing indoor air quality and comfort.

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SHADING DEVICES AND OVERHANGS

External shading devices such as louvers,
fins, and awnings can be employed to
control direct sunlight and prevent
overheating of interior spaces during peak
daylight hours. Adjustable shading
devices allow for flexibility in controlling
sunlight penetration based on seasonal
variations.

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INTERIOR DESIGN AND LAYOUT

Interior spaces should be designed to
optimize natural light distribution. Open floor
plans, glass partitions, and light-transmitting
materials help in spreading natural light
evenly throughout the building while
minimizing the need for artificial lighting in
peripheral areas.

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STRATEGIES
LIGHT COLOURED WALLS

Light reflective paint helps light to

bounce around the room and makes
the space feel brighter.

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CASE STUDY

PEDA OFFICE
BUILDING,
CHANDIGARH

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ABOUT
The Solar Passive Complex heralds the beginning of the energy
efficiency movement in non-domestic buildings such as offices,
educational institutions, and factories. The Solar Passive Complex
in Chandigarh is a unique and successful model of an Energy
Efficient Solar Building. It is designed on solar passive architecture
with partial financial support from the Ministry of New &
Renewable Energy, GOI, and the Department of Science,
Technology, Environment and Non-conventional Energy,
Government of Punjab.

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INCORPORATED

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Building Orientation

Solar Passive The building The large

Complex has envelope volume of air is
been developed reduces the naturally
in response to effect of the conditioned by
solar geometry outside harsh controlling solar
i.e. maximizing conditions. access in
solar heat gain response to the
in cold period. climatic swings.

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SOLAR VAULT
The vertical cutouts in the floating slabs
are integrated with solar vaults and
domical structures in the south to admit
daylight without glare and heat.
SOLAR SHELLS
The solar shells efficiently
optimizes natural light for
a sustainable workspace
with changing sunpath.
CENTRAL ATRIUM
The central atrium serves as a dynamic
focal point, connecting spaces vertically
and horizontally while infusing natural
light reducing reliance on artificial lighting
during daytime hours.
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LIGHT WELLS
The light well is a vertical shaft or void that
extends from the roof to the ground floor,
allowing natural light to penetrate deep into the
building's interior spaces.
The light well serves as a passive daylighting
strategy by capturing and channeling natural light
into the building's core. Its design allows sunlight
to filter through the open space, creating a bright
and well-lit environment within the office.

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