Daylighting: Natural Light in Architecture

soleiland other forms of sun control, before

deciding on the nature of the clerestoreys.

Winter and summer solstice diagrams were

studied to maximize window size, whilst

minimizing the harmful impact of direct

daylight and sunlight from the clerestorys.

Highly efficient glazingwas specified to satisfy

the clients’ concerns about heat gain, whilst

solar shades were added to eliminate glare.

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Detail through false windows

Interior of hall

Acoustical ‘cloud’ wall. (See also the third plan

above)

Landscape view of the meeting room

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