Fostering a common appreciation for daylight's role in urban planning.

April 12, 2024

Can tall buildings create less overshadowing?

In this study GV8 shows that, for a fixed level of urban density, taller buildings create less overshadowing than their low-rise counterparts.

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Guidance

Annual Probable Sunlight Hours

A comprehensive guide to testing sunlight access using Annual Probable Sunlight Hours

Guidance

No Sky Line

A comprehensive guide to testing skylight distribution using No Sky Line

Guidance

Sun on Ground

A comprehensive guide to how to use sun on ground testing

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Daylight calculation methods in BS EN 17037

A brief summary of CIBSE's latest guidance regarding the assumptions and parameters which should be used when running BRE and BS EN 17037 daylight simulations.

Guidance

What is a Daylight Performance Assessment?

A daylight performance assessment considers the adequacy of daylight and sunlight that would be provided within a proposed development.

Guidance

What is a Daylight Sunlight Assessment?

A complete guide to BRE compliant daylight sunlight assessment and its role within the fields of planning and development in Ireland and the UK.

Guidance

Vertical Sky Component

A comprehensive guide to testing skylight access using Vertical Sky Component

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