The Details
The aim of this module is to highlight the importance of daylighting within urban and residential settings, aiming to demonstrate how we can achieve better daylighting outcomes through passive solar design, an integral part of architectural design for all scales of projects.
Passive solar design can determine a wide range of factors ranging from solar gains/losses in energy performance, glazing options for user comfort and its spatial effects as well as managing overheating potential.
Without the consideration of daylighting within a scheme, any of these factors can make for an uncomfortable and potentially unusable space for its users.
Through the aid of physical models and digital mapping, the module discusses the sun’s effects on different urban streetscapes and the various strategies that can be used to control daylighting in both commercial and residential settings and also considers the impact of the sun on internal and external environments.
This session is led by Ryan Stuckey, Senior Lecturer, School of Architecture, Construction and Environment.
Learning objectives
The module will introduce and define key terms such as:
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- Natural light
- Comfort zones
- Shade
- Building orientation
About Ryan
Ryan A Stuckey B.A.(Hons) Arch, PG Dip Arch, PG Dip (Prac), ARB, RSAW, RIBA
Ryan Stuckey is an architect with over 25 years of experience as a practitioner and partner at Allan Stuckey Architects. Ryan made the transition to full time architectural education 8years ago taking up post as Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture, Construction & Environment at UWTSD, Ryan’s teaching specialism is Professional Practice & Management and also leads on second year design studio, and supports third year students with their dissertation on the Undergraduate Architecture Program.
This cross over from practice, gives a strength and depth of knowledge to guide our aspiring architects, and he believes that “architects should look to the future with an eye on the past”, and that we can learn from this to build a valuable and sustainable future.
Past President of the Royal Society of Architects in Wales (RSAW), and RIBA Council Member for 5 Years, Ryan is passionate about offering Welsh students an opportunity to study architecture within Wales, subsequently supporting and developing local practices with home grown talent.
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