Daylighting 301 – Managing Daylight with Automated Solar Control

Course Objective: To provide attendees with a clear understanding of the benefits of designing a space with ample views and daylight, the challenges this presents, and how motorized shading can help solve these issues.

– An explanation of how automated shading directly impacts the benefits of daylighting.
– An explanation of how and why automated shading provides a superior opportunity for meeting client and occupant needs compared to manual shades.
– Explanation of how a shade is motorized.
– The importance of fabric selection.
– The Impact of solar movement and seasonal variation.
– The types of motor and control system options.
– How shades are part of materials reporting for LEED, Well Building, etc. This includes PVC free materials, HPDs, Cradle-to-Cradle certifications, and recycled content.
– When specifying motorized shades what are the most important considerations to be made?

Length:  One Hour
Credits: Architects receive One AIA LU | HSW