Design for
Environment
This study focuses on the third floor as a case study, utilizing
Climate Studio to assess daylight performance through spa-
tial Daylight Autonomy (sDA) and Annual Sunlight Exposure
(ASE) metrics. Sun-shading devices were introduced to re-
duce excessive heat gain while optimizing daylight distribu-
tion. Results were evaluated against LEED v4 standards to
measure performance enhancements. The findings show that
strategic sun shading significantly lowers ASE while preserv-
ing optimal sDA, improving energy efficiency and occupant
comfort in tropical climates. The study underscores the value
of passive design strategies for enhancing building perfor-
mance in similar climatic contexts.
PROJECT II
POST GRAD. SUST. ARCH. STUDIO
CHULALONGKORN UNIVERSITY