Planning for Daylight and Sunlight in Buildings (Classic Reprint) Hardcover – August 24, 2018

Learn practical, time-tested methods for planning daylight and shadows in buildings to improve work environments.This edition presents hands-on approaches to evaluating how sunlight enters interior spaces. It covers simple models, wire-frame sun-path diagrams, and citizen-friendly instruments that help designers predict when and where daylight will reach rooms. The focus is on usable techniques for forecasting daylight penetration, shading needs, and the effects of room color on light distribution.Readers will discover how early 20th‑century studies translated complex daylight data into accessible design guidance. The book explains how to test and visualize sunlight with scale models, plan for complementary lighting from multiple sides, and account for changes in sun position across seasons and latitudes. It also discusses practical considerations such as screen shading, unilateral versus bilateral lighting, and the impact of interior finishes on daylight quality.How to estimate desk-level daylight and set practical illumination goalsWays to model sun angles, shadows, and direct sunlight in built plansTechniques for using prismed glass and shading to manage glareStrategies for balancing daylight from court or open spaces with artificial lightingIdeal for readers involved in architectural planning, building design, and interior illumination, especially those seeking hands-on methods to optimize daylight without sacrificing comfort. Read more