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IESVE for Lighting & Daylight Simulation

Simulate natural and artificial lighting for architectural and interior spaces. Optimize daylight, reduce glare, and evaluate energy-efficient lighting strategies for interiors, facades, and open-plan areas.

4 days
Intermediate

Course Overview

Course Modules Module 1: Introduction to Lighting Analysis Topics Covered Lighting Fundamentals Daylighting Concepts IESVE Lighting Tools Project Setup Lighting Standards Workflow Overview Module 2: Daylight Modeling Topics Covered Daylight Metrics Window Analysis Skylights Daylight Penetration Building Orientation Glazing Performance Module 3: Artificial Lighting Simulation Topics Covered Lighting Fixtures Lighting Layouts Illuminance Levels Lighting Controls Lighting Efficiency Interior Lighting Analysis Module 4: Daylight & Visual Comfort Assessment Topics Covered Daylight Autonomy Useful Daylight Illuminance Glare Analysis Visual Comfort Occupant Experience Lighting Optimization Module 5: Reporting & Compliance Topics Covered Lighting Reports Compliance Requirements Performance Documentation Design Recommendations Visualization Outputs Presentation Module 6: Final Capstone Project Topics Covered Daylight Analysis Artificial Lighting Assessment Visual Comfort Studies Optimization Reporting Presentation Capstone Project Perform complete daylight and lighting simulations for a building and develop recommendations for improved visual comfort and energy efficiency.

Learning Outcomes

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Perform daylight and artificial lighting simulations.

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Evaluate daylight performance and visual comfort.

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Analyze glare and occupant lighting conditions.

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Generate lighting compliance reports.

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Optimize building lighting performance.

Prerequisites

Participants should have: -Knowledge of architecture or interior design -Understanding of lighting concepts -Laptop/Desktop with IESVE installed

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