Daylight in Buildings
DESC9169
Daylight can be used in buildings to reduce the energy spent on electric lighting and create aesthetically appealing interiors. Design decisions that affect the success of daylighting in a building span every phase of the design process, from site selection to the application of interior finishes.This unit discusses the role of daylight in indoor illuminated environments. Calculations to predict the quantity and distribution of daylight in spaces and predict the effects of shading devices are covered. Students learn about the local and global variables that influence daylight availability, recognize the challenges and opportunities with daylight in interior spaces, and the appropriate use of daylighting technologies. The integration of daylight with electric light is emphasized.
Unit of study details
Unit of study level: Postgraduate
Credit points: 6
Commencing semesters: 103, 110
Further unit of study information
Unit of study handbook: DESC9169
Costs and scholarships information: Costs and Scholarships
Final dates to withdraw from units of study: Census Dates
Available for study abroad and exchange: Yes
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- Master of Heritage Conservation
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- Master of Design Science (Sustainable Design) - Single Specialisation
- Master of Design Science (Audio and Acoustics) - Single Specialisation
- Master of Interaction Design and Electronic Arts
- Master of Facilities Management
- Master of Urban Design (Urban Design and Planning)
- Master of Urban Design (Architectural and Urban Design)
- Master of Design Science (Building Services) - Double Specialisation
- Master of Design Science (Illumination Design) - Double Specialisation
- Master of Design Science (Sustainable Design) - Double Specialisation
- Master of Design Science (Audio and Acoustics) - Double Specialisation
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- Graduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning
- Graduate Diploma in Urban Design
- Graduate Diploma in Design Science (Building Services)
- Graduate Diploma in Design Science (Illumination Design)
- Graduate Diploma in Design Science (Sustainable Design)
- Graduate Diploma in Design Science (Audio and Acoustics)
- Graduate Diploma in Interaction Design and Electronic Arts
- Graduate Diploma in Facilities Management
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- Graduate Certificate in Urban and Regional Planning
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- Graduate Certificate in Design Science (Building Services)
- Graduate Certificate in Design Science (Illumination Design)
- Graduate Certificate in Design Science (Sustainable Design)
- Graduate Certificate in Design Science (Audio and Acoustics)
- Graduate Certificate in Interaction Design and Electronic Arts
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