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1) The document discusses using solar path diagrams and calculations of solar elevation to design effective shading devices for building facades. 2) It provides an example for Legaspi, Philippines, calculating the width of an overhang and length of shadow based on the height of a window and solar elevation. 3) Proper shading design depends on solar orientation and effective devices differ for walls facing different directions throughout the year.

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4 Sun Path Diagram

1) The document discusses using solar path diagrams and calculations of solar elevation to design effective shading devices for building facades. 2) It provides an example for Legaspi, Philippines, calculating the width of an overhang and length of shadow based on the height of a window and solar elevation. 3) Proper shading design depends on solar orientation and effective devices differ for walls facing different directions throughout the year.

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3/17/2021

Presented by:
Archt. Juanito M. Malaga

Introduction
In w arm, sunny climates excess solar gain may
result in high cooling energy consumption.

There are many different reasons to w ant to control the


amount of sunlight that is admitted into a building.

In cold and temperate climates w inter sun entering And in nearly all climates controlling and diffusing
south-facing w indows can positively contribute to natural illumination w ill improve daylighting.
passive solar heating.

Thermal comfort

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Knowing the position/elevation of the sun


(Research)

Adapting to its different movements


(Analysis)

Applying the appropriate design features


that responds to the situation (Architecture)

Thermal comfort for the users


(Satisfaction)

1. Surf the Google Earth.


Locate the site (ex. UST, Manila, Phils.)
Get the latitude and longitude:
Lat: 14°36’57.07” N
Long: 120°59’23.84” E

Sun path
diagram: POLAR

2. Log on to
http://solardat.uoregon.edu/PolarSunChartProgram.php
Enter the Lat and Long of the site
Time zone: 8
Download the generated Sun-Path Diag.

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Sun path diagram: UOREGON


ALTITUDE - height above sea
level: the height of something
above a specific level, especially
above sea level or the Earth's
surface ELEVATION

AZIMUTH - eastward angle to PLAN


object from north: the angle
measured from north, eastward
along the horizon, to the point
where a vertical circle through an
astronomical object intersects the
horizon

Jan 21, 1:00 pm


Jan 21, 1:00 pm
Altitude: 54°
North South
54°

Sea level
Altitude: 54° y
Azimuth: 200° (shadow)

ELEVATION

Jan 21, 1:00 pm N


Azimuth: 200°

W E
200°

PLAN
S

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Solar in Building Design: Solar in Building Design:

Example of Solar Elevation: Example of Solar Elevation:


Legaspi, Phils. Legaspi, Phils.

x Where:
x = width of the overhang
y = height of the window;
α (distance from the sill of the
y window to the overhang)
tan α = solar elevation

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Solar in Building Design: Width of Overhang Solar in Building Design:

Example of Solar Elevation: Horizontal Overhang:


Legaspi, Phils. Legaspi, Phils.

Height of Window= 1.20 m

Solar in Building Design:

Width of Overhang
Horizontal Overhang:
Legaspi, Phils.

Height of
Window=
1.20 m

Formula: to get the length of shadow

Where:
x = height of the building
y = length of the shadow
tan α = solar elevation

α x
y

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Solar in Building Design: Length of Shadow

Example of Solar Elevation:


Legaspi, Phils.

All year-round April 21 @ 12nn Dec 21 @ 12nn

The design of effective


shading devices w ill
depend on the solar
orientation of a particular
building facade. For
example, simple fixed
overhangs are very
effective at shading south-
All year-round facing w indow s in the
summer w hen sun angles
are high.

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How ever, the same


horizontal device is
ineffective at blocking
low afternoon sun from
entering w est-facing
w indows during peak
heat gain periods in
the summer.

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We are at the forefront of the “Green” movements for


we are the designers of the most massive, most
expansive, tallest, and most visible of all man-made
wonders, that is architecture. Hence, our responsibility
is also the biggest.

Acknowledgment
Sketch Up drawings
Ron Savio Chua (5-2)
Christian Ong (5-4)
YouTube Video
Mael Vallejo (5-2)

Conserve Energy! Brought to you by:


Promote Passive Cooling The TD cluster
Arch. Marlon Carino– Cluster Head
Arch. Juanito Malaga - Instructor
Arch. Ma. Mynn Alfonso- Instructor
Arch. Raj Busmente– Instructor
Arch. Richie Mercado – Instructor
Arch. Maribel Tubera – Instructor

Thank You!!!

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