[Bldg-sim] Exterior Shading Analysis - Comfort Metrics?

Duggin, Cory via Bldg-sim bldg-sim at lists.onebuilding.org
Fri Dec 16 11:23:01 PST 2016


I would treat the exterior space the same way one would look at thermal comfort for a naturally ventilated space, which would take into account DBT, RH, air speed, and MRT.

Cory Duggin, PE, LEED AP BD+C, BEMP
Principal/Energy Modeling Wizard
TLC Engineering for Architecture
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From: Bldg-sim [mailto:bldg-sim-bounces at lists.onebuilding.org] On Behalf Of Jennings, Coles via Bldg-sim
Sent: Friday, December 16, 2016 1:06 PM
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Subject: [Bldg-sim] Exterior Shading Analysis - Comfort Metrics?

Hello all,

I've been asked by a client to complete a shading analysis that quantifies the impact of an exterior canopy on the comfort of occupants outside of the building in a courtyard area. In the past, I've done solar irradiance simulations to show the effect of shading, but irradiance doesn't directly translate to comfort in a straightforward way.

I'd like to be able to quantify how the canopy will increase the amount of time that occupants will want to spend outside in the courtyard. For example - per this metric, the number of comfortable hours in the courtyard will increase by X% over the year.

I know the heat index is commonly used to assess comfort, but this only includes temperature and humidity, not a solar component.

Has anybody completed a study like this? If so, what metrics did you use to provide meaningful feedback on the effect of the exterior shading on occupant comfort (outside of the building)?

Thanks,




Coles Jennings PE, BEMP, LEED AP BD+C
Sr. Energy Engineer, Building Sciences Manager | Mason & Hanger
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