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Prereq: 4.401 or permission of instructor
Units: 3-0-6

Provides the tools necessary for an efficient integration of daylighting issues in the overall design of a building. Fundamentals of daylighting and electric lighting are introduced and their relevance to design decisions emphasized: benefits and availability of daylight, solar radiation and sun course, photometry, vision and color perception, daylighting metrics, visual and thermal comfort, electric lighting. More advanced topics are presented and practiced through the design project and homework assignments, such as primary and advanced lighting design strategies, and design and assessment tools for lighting management.

M. Andersen

Materials from this class are available on OpenCourseWare.