1.6 SITE STUDY

The location of the project is the Delft Station, which is located in the heart of the city and is a heavily frequented area, as it serves as a hub for all public transportation routes in Delft.

On the south side of the Delft Station, there are several bollards installed to act as barriers that restrict vehicular access and ensure the safety of individuals. These bollards also serve as seating areas for individuals awaiting public transportation and as meeting points. However, with the increasing temperatures each passing year, especially during summer, waiting in the open area with limited shelter or coverage can be quite uncomfortable. Therefore, the project aims to utilize these existing bollards as a foundation to provide shade for individuals and create a more comfortable environment; while making use of the existing product on the site.

1.7 SOLAR ANALYSIS ON SITE

To determine the sun-shading with maximum efficiency, it is essential to understand the solar movement within the chosen site and the degree of shading generated by surrounding structures such as buildings. Therefore, a solar analysis of the site was performed utilizing the online program called “Andrew Marsh.” To do that, a simplified three-dimensional model of the Delft station and the surrounding buildings was modeled and imported into the online platform. Afterward, for three important seasons, spring, fall, and summer the shadow study has been conducted.

As a result of the analysis, it can be concluded that during the summer months, the Delft train station blocks the sun and creates a shadow on the bollards around 4:30 pm during the rush hour. On the other hand, in the earlier times during the summer, the bollards experience a significant amount of sunlight. Furthermore, during spring and fall, the bollards still receive sunlight, but the temperature is not as high during those seasons

The images on the right side of the page demonstrate the solar angle, which should be considered during the design of the convertible urban sun shade, and the determination of the angle and length of the sun shades

Shadow Analysis 1: 21 Jun 2022 at 12pm

Shadow Analysis 2: 21 Jun 2022 at 5 pm

Shadow Analysis 3: 21 Mar 2022 at 12pm

Shadow Analysis 4: 21 Sep 2022 at 12pm

1.7 SOLAR ANALYSIS ON SITE

Daily Solar Data Analysis in the Netherlands | Latitude: 52.0106480°; Longitude: 4.35745239°

Reference: Adrew Marsh 3D Sunpath