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"Direct sunlight into living rooms and private open spaces is a key factor influencing residential amenity for apartments. Our assessors with their 17+ years of experience are well versed in the process of daylight modelling and can guide you in creating the best home or building possible".

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Outcomes can include optimised:

  • Building form
  • Room layouts
  • Shading projections
  • Screening approaches
  • Window sizes, positions and tinting, and
  • Building orientation where practical.
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Direct sunlight into living rooms and private open spaces is a key factor influencing residential amenity for apartments. It is beneficial for residents to experience the light and warmth of the sun in their living environment. It also reduces reliance on artificial lighting and heating, improving energy efficiency and environmental sustainability.

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Daylight modelling report

See what a Daylight modelling report actually looks like

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Past Projects

Green, red, and once even bright pink, we have worked on projects from all walks of life in every State and Territory around Australia. Certified Energy has a portfolio of over 9000 ESD projects, with each a bit of energy saved and a positive environmental outcome for us all.

 

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Daylight Modelling Library

Everything you need to know about obtaining a Daylight Model for your project is now compiled in our Daylight Modelling resource.

 
Subjects:
  • What is Daylight Modelling Exactly?
  • How is Daylight Modelling conducted?
  • Criteria 
  • Time. How long does it take?
  • Cost. How much does it cost?
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Daylight Modelling FAQ's

  • What are the benefits of using Daylight Modelling?

    Using Climate Based Daylight Modelling instead of daylight factors provides much greater detail about light distribution and intensity within a space, allowing the building’s design to be adjusted to maximise the use of sunlight and daylight. It can be used to:

    • Compare different design options
    • Verify that a proposed design will provide adequate daylight
    • Predict sources of potential glare, look at contrast ratios or balance of daylight within a space
    • Indicate potential energy savings from electric lighting use
    • Document daylighting code compliance

     

    To read more about Daylight Modelling, click here

  • How much does Daylight Modelling cost?
    The cost of a Daylight Modelling analysis can vary greatly depending on the scale and complexity of the process given that there can be so many factors involved within the project
     
    Likewise, the time it takes to conduct a Daylight Modelling analysis can also vary greatly, but generally it can take anywhere between 3-7 business days. 
     
    Please contact us and provide architectural plans and location data and we will aim to get back to you with a quote within the same business day. 
     

     

  • What are the applications of Daylight Modelling?
    Daylight modelling can be used for all building types. Rating systems such as LEED v4 and the Green Star Rating are now driving this approach increasingly. Councils and VCAT have been requesting or requiring daylight assessment, analysis and/or modelling. This is especially common for mixed use and apartment developments. Once it is modelled, the data from the daylight model can also often be reused to perform JV3 thermal modelling for Class 2-9 buildings.
     

  • Daylight Modelling Jargon

    Solar access is the ability of a building to receive direct sunlight without obstruction from other buildings or impediments, not including trees.

    Sunlight is direct beam radiation from the sun.

    Daylight consists of sunlight and diffuse light from the sky. Daylight changes with the time of day, season and weather conditions.

     

    Click here to read more about Daylight Modelling
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