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Solar Angle Model for Daylight Redirection in Prismatic Panel

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Mahshid Amani Zanganeh Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Islamic Azad University,North Tehran Branch, Tehran,Iran
Iman Sheikh Ansari Faculty of Architecture and Urbanism, Art University of Isfahan,Isfahan,Iran
Abstract
An advanced complex fenestration system can utilize uniform daylight. Nonetheless, an inefficient design would increase solar heat gain and indoor temperatures, besides uneven light distribution that would cause the "cave effect." Prismatic panels are widely used as complex fenestration systems, providing uniform daylight. This paper proposes a computational model that integrates optical principles like Snell's law with environmental variables and visualizes the performance of prismatic panels in terms of redirection angle while encountering the prism refractive index and geometry at the specified geographic location. The proposed model entails a prismatic panel as a daylight system for redirecting daylight. In contrast to detailed modeling needed for simulation in software programs like Radiance, this computational tool provides a more straightforward and efficient solution for the initial design of light redirection panels that rely on the principle of refraction and evaluate their annual performance based on the angle of deviation. The model's applicability has been demonstrated by utilizing various triangular prism design examples with diverse materials in Frankfurt and Helsinki.
Publication Details
Page(s) 257-265
Published Journal: Journal of Daylighting, Volume: 9, Issue: 2, Year: 2022

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Keywords
Daylight redirection, Complex fenestration systems, Computational model, Light guiding system
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