2_Es Lab_6 Solar Radiation_ Federico Iezzi

EXERCISE 2:    SOLAR RADIATION'S ANALYSIS

In order to analyze the solar radiation on my residence building the first step is to complete the first exercise's model, by modeling issues that may affect the solar radiation's analysis like balconies,openings and parapets. In order to do that we have to set modeling menu on the interested plane (MODEL--> SET--> PICK A PLANE---> Then click on the plane you want to work on). After that we can start to add (simply by CREATING MASS) or subtract (Select the Mass   -->Draw the surface that will be extruded to subtract EDIT IN-PLACE--> Click on CREATE FORM-->VOID FORM Then extrude the mass you want to subtract and click on FINISH MASS).

At the end of this process the building should appear more similar as it is in reality. I choosed to model details on the South-east and North-east facade, those over wich my apartment overlooks.now with the solar analysis

Let's start now with the solar analysis: Click on ANALYZE---> SOLAR RADIATION .  First of all let's adjust general settings: change UNIT into kWh/mq, TYPE into Cumulative. After that we are going to set the Sun Study. I decided to consider Winter and Summer seasons in order to achieve results on "extreme" opposite conditions. Set the time on "Sunrise to Sunset", click ok.

SOUTH-EAST FACADE- WINTER SOLAR STUDY

NORTH- EAST FACADE   WINTER SOLAR STUDY

SOUTH-EAST FACADE   SUMMER SOLAR STUDY

NORTH- EAST FACADE     SUMMER SOLAR STUDY

CONSIDERATIONS

The first thing that catches my eyes is naturally the lack of sun exposition in the north-east facade, the fact is due to its position and to the presence of neighboring buildings that shields the facade in the few hours of sun it could receive. this situation raises its limit in the ground floor garden in wich has been allowed the growht of moss and vines.