SEASONAL THERMAL COMFORT MAPPING TYPICAL SUMMER WEEK
The top-most floor is observed to be more than 97% comfortable in all areas.
TYPICAL SPRING WEEK
The second floor is observed to be more than 94% comfortable in all areas. TYPICAL AUTUMN WEEK
TYPICAL WINTER WEEK
The ground floor is observed to be more than 73% comfortable in all living areas.
The second floor is observed to be more than 74% comfortable in all living areas.
Figure 58: Adaptive Thermal Comfort Simulations
Honeybee and Open Studio are used to read the EPW file to select typical weeks of each season and map Adaptive Comfort based on ASHRAE-55. The scales are varied according to the variation in comfort level to get accurate information. The initial results were also analysed on a daily basis to design HVAC schedule and set points. The mapping of Thermal Comfort shows that the building offers thermal comfort (above 70%) for more than 90% of the hours, as suggested by IMAC. DAYLIGHTING Daylighting was integrated in every step, to allow a naturally, comfortably lit space. Using the LEED v.4.1 system, we ensured each floor qualified for at least 2, if not 3 LEED Daylight credit points. This also meant reducing glare, which was minimized to an average of 20% through each space. The bulk of the glare is in non-working spaces like corridors, further optimizing visual comfort.
GROUND FLOOR
FIRST FLOOR
SECOND FLOOR
THIRD FLOOR
Figure 59: Daylight mapping 28
