Daylighting 9 credits

The course gives a basic understanding of the importance of daylight in buildings and environments, and how to plan, design, calculate and present daylight solutions in combination with artificial lighting based on the needs of the user, the space / environment conditions and different requirements for architectural, energy efficient, sustainable and user-friendly solutions. This course includes the following elements: - Daylight properties, qualities and quantities - Visual comfort - Evaluation of daylight conditions based on the colors and materials of the room surfaces and window design - Methods for calculating and measuring daylight - Simulation of daylight conditions and visual comfort - Daylight control and solar shading - Systems for daylight redirection - Impact of window design and window glazing type on perception and energy use - Daylight and architectural design - Evaluation of daylight conditions in physical models - Sustainability and energy use related to daylight - Daylighting