Smart Building Design: Daylight & Ventilation Essentials

🧾 Full Product Description

🌞 Overview

This 6-week self-paced and mentor-guided course dives into the principles and practices of daylight optimization and natural ventilation for smart buildings. From architectural integration to energy simulation, the course offers theoretical and practical knowledge for sustainable design.

🧭 Learning Objectives

• Understand the role of daylight and ventilation in energy-efficient smart building design.

• Apply passive design techniques to optimize indoor environmental quality.

• Explore software tools like ClimateStudio, Diva, or OpenStudio for daylight analysis.

• Interpret metrics such as Daylight Autonomy (DA), UDI, and Air Change Rates.

• Design for thermal comfort using hybrid ventilation strategies.

📚 Program Structure

Module 1: Fundamentals of Sustainable Building Design

Introduction to sustainability in architecture
Importance of energy efficiency and occupant comfort
Overview of building performance metrics

Module 2: Climate Analysis and Site Context

Understanding solar paths and wind patterns
Site orientation and its impact on design
Utilizing climate data for design decisions

Module 3: Daylighting Principles and Strategies

Designing for optimal natural light
Use of reflective surfaces and light shelves
Glazing options and shading devices
Daylight harvesting techniques

Module 4: Natural Ventilation Techniques

Cross ventilation and stack effect
Placement of openings and vents
Integration with building layout
Passive cooling strategies

Module 5: Simulation Tools and Performance Analysis

Introduction to software like Radiance and EnergyPlus
Modeling daylight and airflow
Interpreting simulation results
Case studies using simulation tools

Module 6: Integration with Building Systems

Combining daylighting and ventilation with HVAC systems
Smart controls and automation
Energy monitoring and management

Module 7: Codes, Standards, and Certifications

Understanding LEED, WELL, and other certifications
Compliance with local building codes
Documentation and performance verification

Module 8: Advanced Topics and Emerging Trends

Biophilic design and occupant well-being
Adaptive comfort models
Integration of renewable energy sources

Module 9: Final Project

Design a building incorporating daylighting and natural ventilation strategies
Present simulation results and design rationale
Peer review and feedback