7. DESIGN ALTERNATIVES
Lux 6000 4000 2000 1000 800 600 400 200 100 50 0
7.3 Design alternatives of shading devices Type B3.1
21 June 2019 - East Facade
Type
The maximum acceptable illumination in classrooms
8 AM
Accepted zone
6000
The existing window
Illuminance level (Lux)
5000 4000 3000 2000 1000 0
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
Distance from window (m) Current status
Proposed status
260
395
430
510
680
175
190
235
305
380
1.450 4.200 5.450 3.950
490
655
950
1.350
The proposed window with shading devices
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Potential of facade integrated shading and light reflection devices to improve visual comfort in classrooms considering daylight availability and visual connection Siraj Mahmoud Mandourah