n this housing complex Hertzberger begins to use the Sun Shade as

n this housing complex Hertzberger begins to use the Sun Shade as a formal element that is defining of the projects form and
actual design rigorous roof form serves as the defining element that lets the apartment units move below in a varied format
The roof defines the courtyard of the housing complex, and is the largest element in the design hierarchy
The clean strength of the shade element is perceived as rather delicate of even hovering in the actual scale and
effect on the courtyard experience
This defining element ranges in function from complete roof and weather protection to just solar shade , with periodic
cutouts to allow deeper light penetration at fenestration
The importance of daylight design is also occurring in renovations as well, as in this project by Gensler Architects with Lam Partners
as the daylight consultant. A modest atrium space brings daylight down through all six stories at the core of the renovated complex. It
defines the circulation, and allows the building to introvert itself on it's dense urban site to provide daylight to occupants.
Smaller light wells and inter-floor connections were developed to continue this design element at a smaller scale
throughout the building. These dramatically change the experience on the formerly enclosed, internal spaces.
Fixed mirrors, or heliostats, reflect the suns light deeper into the building and literally pump daylight deep into the
interiors.
The next project is the Pittsburgh Convention Center by Rafael Vinoly Architects with a very active collaborative effort by Lam
Partners. The image a is an artists rendering of the project that depicts the active daylighting that is defining of the structure and
space. It is interesting to note as you go through the following slides that eth rendering is actually quite erroneous when compared
to either the designed or planned daylight experience.
This analysis is computationally analyzed to plan the overall lumens and available light very specifically, and
understand the types and need for shading and diffusion.
The full range of conditions can be modeled to accurate predict illumination levels on any given day and time. The actual
exposures tested and understood prior to construction.
The result was a very flexible set of daylight measures that can be controlled for the range of functions that will
occur.
The different convention uses can be lit differently by adjusting shading and controlling the daylight very precisely
Unlike most convention experiences the occupants in Pittsburg are keenly aware of the passage of time and the presence of daylight
at all time
The ventilation system is integrated into the lighting scenario as well,
with the fabric ducts performing several functions beyond air
distribution. They parallel the ribbed skylights and act as diffusers for
sunlight when directly lit, but also house the artificial fluorescent lighting
as well, making the experience of the lighting similar both day and night
The ventilation system is integrated into the lighting scenario as well, with the fabric ducts performing several factions beyond air
distribution. They parallel the ribbed skylights and act as diffusers for sunlight when directly lit, but also house the artificial fluorescent
lighting as well, making the experience of the lighting similar both day and night
The overall experience is very unique in concept for a large convention hall, and has been very well received and
successful.
This is another project by Lam Partners working with Gehry Architects on the famous Bilbao Museum. The image is
of a scale model of one of the main gallery spaces and a study on how it would be lit from above.
Here the same model is now inhabited with sensors and equipment to analyze the daylight to ensure the lighting is
acceptable and the gallery will be lit as planned
This photo of the finished space shows how the lighting is remarkable similar to that of the model image and the
actual experience directly related to what had been designed and planned.
The options and methods for shading are quickly expanding with new devices, materials and systems. Here
traditional wood shutter shave been given a decisively modern interpretation.
This is advancing to where shade devices are integrated directly into the façade, in both active and fixed
technologies. Here a double, operative façade includes and active wood shutter system in the interstitial cavity.
This has been taken to the extreme as only the gadget minded British can with active PV and shading systems
becoming the complete architectural presence of this design by David Chippendale.
Even interior spaces, regardless of scale can have daylight introduced. While these remote sources of daylight are a
bit disconcerting the actual light quality and energy savings are quite positive and effective
The inclusion of daylight can dramatically transform even below grade spaces, and the experience of the users. The new vast
addition of the Louvre was predominantly invisible under the plaza, allowing the original space and historic façade to dominate. Yet
the effective lightwells achieve great spaces, with these simple iconic, modern forms.
And while significantly more subtle, this project by Renzo Piano is again formally defined by the louvered ceiling
lighting device that responds to the available daylight to maintain a very even and protected quality of day light at all
time.
Yet it is still paramount in the design of good architecture that the nature and experience of daylight define the
spaces and buildings we create. It does not mean all glass buildings or technical solutions to be powerful and
effective
The interplay of form, materials and light create our experience of space and time
Case Study #1
Genzyme Center, Cambridge, MA
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Case Study #2
Hannaford Brothers Supermarket , Augusta, ME
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