shading design
definition
is any device, technique, construction method. used to prevent or block solar radiation access into a building
why shading devices are used?
to protect the building from direct sunlight to create comfortable internal environment
classified
fixed to adjust solar influx radiation and to save energy is well known. However, fixed shading devices can reduce daylight availability, increase artificial light needs and block the beneficial winter solar radiation
external
adjustable: it suitable for allorientation
internal
most efficient form of solar control
3 basic form
vertical shading device : it can block the direct sunlight to the building
egg crate device :a combination of vertical and horizontal shading elements commonly used in hot climate.
horizontal shading device: horizontal shading devices can also redirect natural daylight upward, increasing its penetration into occupied spaces and allowing reduced levels of artificial lighting.
case study
gallery of inter crop office, architect stu/D/o architect built in 2018
vertical shading device used to control the sun light
