What is the impact of orientation on daylight performance and irradiation on the façade? (Competition Winner)

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The graphic attempts to show the relationship between daylight performance and the irradiation on the façade. Change in orientation was found to impact both of these performance measures in a desirable manner and thus appears like a conducive design strategy in the given climate.

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What was successful and/or unique about the graphic in how it communicates information?

A clear relationship was found between the daylight performance and irradiation of the façade and is easily understood as there is a clear linear arrangement of data. This exploration was to understand the potential conflict in trying to avoid direct solar radiation as much as possible in a hot and dry climate but also maintain minimum acceptable daylight levels.

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This analysis was done as a part of the classroom exercise under master's in Building Energy Performance at CEPT University, Ahmedabad, India, under the guidance of Professor Minu Agarwal Ph.D. in conjunction with alumni Mili Jain.