Lab 6_Solar radiaion analysis_Via Marforio (Zona est Roma)_Laura Lunghi

Through this exercise, it was possible to analyze how solar radiation affects the facades of a building. Taking as a basis the 3D model of the first tutorial I have included some construction details such as balconies, loggias and roof that produce shadow on the facade. To achieve these elements, I used the command "Model" -> "Create mass" and with the "Creat Form ->" Void Form" it was possible to create the lodges. Once you change the model it is possible to study the solar radiation with the command "Solar Radiation" changing units in kWh/m2, by selecting the volumes and surfaces to study and setting the time, date or period in which to make the analysis.

WINTER

The south-west facade accumulates enough solar radiation, this has balconies that provide shade on the lower floors and loggias that, although in smaller quantities, are able to accumulate solar radiation. The facade of the south-east accumulates more radiation than the south-west facade while the north-west and north-east do not accumulate at all. We can see on the roof terrace facing south-west accumulates little radiation as opposed to the two complaints to the north-west that do not accumulate at all.

South-west and south-east facades

South-west and north-west facades

North-east facade

SUMMER

In the summer all the walls accumulate a lot more solar radiation but the major difference is found in the lodges in the southwest where they are all now in blue, these accumulate very little solar radiation compared to winter, with the sun high in fact lodges remain in the shade.

South-west and south-east facades

South-west and north-west facades

North-east facade