Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning, Jundi-Shapur University of Technology, Dezful, Iran
Abstract
Proper utilization of daylight in buildings can lead to increased productivity, satisfaction, and well-being of users. The method of daylighting in classrooms is particularly important due to students’ long presence during daytime hours and the visual nature of their activities. By employing a dynamic façade capable of adjusting its configuration according to varying solar radiation conditions throughout the year, it is possible to improve user comfort within the space. The aim of this research is to ensure visual comfort and adequate daylight availability in classrooms located in the hot and semi-humid climate of Dezful through the use of a dynamic façade. In this study, Rhinoceros 7 software and its Grasshopper, Honeybee and Ladybug plugins were used to evaluate daylight metrics Daylight Autonomy (DLA) and Illuminance, as well as the Daylight Glare Probability (DGP) based on the climatic data file of Dezful. According to the results, the average DLA in six sample classrooms of a primary school was 86.52%, which exceeds the minimum acceptable value of 50%. Moreover, the occurrence of glare conditions in classrooms 1 and 4 was reduced by 48 and 10 instances, respectively, compared to the existing state, while maintaining adequate daylight levels throughout the classroom depth. Therefore, the use of a dynamic façade can significantly improve students’ visual comfort and provide sufficient daylight for performing visual tasks in classrooms.
Fatholah Gandomi,A and taban,M . (2026). Parametric design of a kinetic façade to enhance daylight efficiency and providing visual comfort in the classrooms of warm and semi-humid climate. (e247183). Journal of Renewable and New Energy, (), e247183
MLA
Fatholah Gandomi,A , and taban,M . "Parametric design of a kinetic façade to enhance daylight efficiency and providing visual comfort in the classrooms of warm and semi-humid climate" .e247183 , Journal of Renewable and New Energy, , , 2026, e247183.
HARVARD
Fatholah Gandomi A, taban M. (2026). 'Parametric design of a kinetic façade to enhance daylight efficiency and providing visual comfort in the classrooms of warm and semi-humid climate', Journal of Renewable and New Energy, (), e247183.
CHICAGO
A Fatholah Gandomi and M taban, "Parametric design of a kinetic façade to enhance daylight efficiency and providing visual comfort in the classrooms of warm and semi-humid climate," Journal of Renewable and New Energy, (2026): e247183,
VANCOUVER
Fatholah Gandomi A, taban M. Parametric design of a kinetic façade to enhance daylight efficiency and providing visual comfort in the classrooms of warm and semi-humid climate. Journal of Renewable and New Energy. 2026;():e247183 (In Persian).