Recognition of Critical Solar Angles for Design of External Movable Shades

Location: New Delhi

Client : School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) Delhi;  2023

Project Contributors:

As part of the MHRD’s Design Innovation Center project, SPA Delhi developed an innovative EMSS to mitigate solar discomfort in various Indian climatic regions. It provides technical support for prototype development by identifying critical solar angles affecting thermal comfort in buildings, utilizing Python scripting in Grasshopper and modeling in Rhino.

  • Identified solar angles affecting heat gain in Indian climates.
  • Developed a prototype EMSS for thermal comfort improvement.
  • Promoted energy efficiency with sustainable shading solutions.