Design Solution Five
DAYLIGHT FACTOR CONTOURS OF THE THIRD FLOOR WITH REFLECTIVE FLOOR, A TALLER SKYLIGHT, LIGHT SHELVES AND CEILING PANELS ADDED


Sensor readings (Daylight Factor)

South and North side

1- 35
2- 20.3
3- 19
4- 39.2
5- 8.7
6- 6.1
7- 6.4
8- 9.7
9- 20.2
10- 3.8
11- 4.7
12- 25.7
Design Modifications:
Ceiling panels and 2’ light shelves and still implemented.
The skylight is raised another foot to 4’ of glass around the perimeter.

South side

- Floor: 40%

- Walls: 70%

- Ceiling: 50% - 70% panels

North side

- Floor: 40%

- Walls: 70%

- Ceiling: 50% - 70% panels

Recommended for day lighting

- Floor: 50%

- Walls: 70%

- Ceiling: 90%

Analysis:

As expected the interior levels are increased. This just helps to show that depending on the lighting levels wanted in the space the skylight can be adjusted to achieve it. With this increase in lighting levels, it may be possible to eliminate some or all the task lighting being used at work stations.