Integration of Daylighting Simulation Software in Architectural Education

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Integration of Daylighting Simulation Software in Architectural Education Authors: Hanan Sabry, Ahmed Sherif, Ahmed

Integration of Daylighting Simulation Software in Architectural Education Authors: Hanan Sabry, Ahmed Sherif, Ahmed Fekry, Tarek Rakha The American University in Cairo Paper id: 272

Paper Contents • Introduction – Objectives – Literature Review • Academic Approach to Daylighting

Paper Contents • Introduction – Objectives – Literature Review • Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation – Teaching of Daylighting – Simulation Project • Assessment Method of Software Integration • Research Findings – Simulation Software Usefulness in Education – Understanding / Application of Daylighting in Design – Attitude towards daylighting • Discussion & Conclusion

Introduction The education of future architects should equip them with the necessary tools for

Introduction The education of future architects should equip them with the necessary tools for utilizing available natural energy resources. This would reduce energy consumption. • The training of undergraduate architects on the utilization of daylighting in Egypt is dependent on abstract lectures that are difficult for students to perceive. Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Introduction • Objective – Evaluating the impact of integrating professional simulation software tools in

Introduction • Objective – Evaluating the impact of integrating professional simulation software tools in the teaching of a daylighting course to undergraduate architecture students at the American University in Cairo, Egypt. • Literature Review – Methodologies of Teaching Daylighting – Integration of Simulation Software – Building Performance Simulation & Education Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Teaching of Daylighting Introduction Approach / Method Findings

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Teaching of Daylighting Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Teaching of Daylighting – Learning Outcomes • Understand

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Teaching of Daylighting – Learning Outcomes • Understand the role of daylighting in designing environmentally sustainable buildings. • Explore the benefits and challenges of utilizing daylighting in designs. • Acquired the ability to understand the methods of analyzing daylighting. • Engage in effective communication strategies, while working in teamwork, to solve interesting problems by enhancing daylighting performance. Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Teaching of Daylighting – Learning Methods Manual Calculations

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Teaching of Daylighting – Learning Methods Manual Calculations Introduction Approach / Method Computer Simulation Findings Conclusion

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Simulation Project Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Simulation Project Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Simulation Project – Evaluation Introduction Approach / Method

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Simulation Project – Evaluation Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Simulation Project - Evaluation Introduction Approach / Method

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Simulation Project - Evaluation Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Simulation Project - Enhancement Introduction Approach / Method

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Simulation Project - Enhancement Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Simulation Project - Enhancement Introduction Approach / Method

Academic Approach to Daylighting Simulation • Simulation Project - Enhancement Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Assessment Method of Software Integration Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Assessment Method of Software Integration Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Research Findings Student perception of simulation software usefulness in education “User-friendly when tutorials were

Research Findings Student perception of simulation software usefulness in education “User-friendly when tutorials were available”. Introduction “I don’t think it is very user friendly. It’s easy to use but when you get into too much detail it’s not user friendly”. Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Research Findings Student perception of simulation software usefulness in education Introduction Approach / Method

Research Findings Student perception of simulation software usefulness in education Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Research Findings Student understanding / application of daylighting in design Introduction Approach / Method

Research Findings Student understanding / application of daylighting in design Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Research Findings Student attitude towards daylighting “It doesn’t make you feel that lighting is

Research Findings Student attitude towards daylighting “It doesn’t make you feel that lighting is more or less important, it makes you realise the actual lighting that is going to be there and when you realise you can act upon it”. Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Research Findings Student attitude towards daylighting Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Research Findings Student attitude towards daylighting Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Discussion & Conclusion • Use of the software allowed students experiment with design alternatives

Discussion & Conclusion • Use of the software allowed students experiment with design alternatives to quickly • Identifying the consequences of design decisions on daylighting performance. • Students had a positive perception of the impact of the simulation software on their learning • Students demonstrated they understood when/how to use it at various phases of their design. Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Discussion & Conclusion • Some concepts seemingly remain unclear to students. Interviews showed that

Discussion & Conclusion • Some concepts seemingly remain unclear to students. Interviews showed that they were not aware of how to use the software for more complex designs unless assisted. • Output of this experiment showed that teaching daylighting science was significantly improved by the visual engagement that was offered by the computer software. Introduction Approach / Method Findings Conclusion

Discussion & Conclusion Teaching • Simulation Methods • Etc… Further Research • Building •

Discussion & Conclusion Teaching • Simulation Methods • Etc… Further Research • Building • Perform- • ance • • Introduction Approach / Method Findings Thermal Acoustics Air Flow Multicriteria Etc… Conclusion

Acknowledgements The authors would like to acknowledge the support of the Center for Learning

Acknowledgements The authors would like to acknowledge the support of the Center for Learning and Teaching (CLT) at the American University in Cairo. The authors would also like to thank Maha Bali, senior instructional technologist at the CLT, for her contribution to this research. Students: Andrew William Amin Badra Aya Attaby Maryam Zaitoun Rana Sadek Salsabil Fahmy Soha Youssef Dalia Kamal Alhassan Aboulrous Jayda Hany Mostafa Kholeif Nadine Aboul Fadl Omar Abo Gabal Mohamed El Kharbotly Rania Busada Sarah Rizk Salma Hossam Sarah Mohsen Malak Maher Mariam A. Azim Nada Nafeh Ramy Garas Salma Aboul Ela