Event code: 73086
OVERVIEW
Solar simulation studies could be carried out to assess the effectiveness of buildings’ passive design – achieve optimal building orientation and welcome natural daylighting into buildings, which aims to reduce heat gain and use of artificial lightings respectively. Conversely, it is important to ensure that the amount of daylight reaching the building interior does not cause any discomfort to the occupants. Moreover, solar simulations could help designers analyse and determine optimal placement of solar photovoltaics to harness the maximum yield possible.
OBJECTIVES
This course aims to equip industry practitioners with knowledge to conduct solar modelling simulations as well as identify strategies to maximise the use of abundance sunlight available.
At the end of the course, the participants will be able to:
• Perform modelling simulations on various aspects such as sunpath, daylighting, radiation etc.
• Assess and identify optimised solar photovoltaic locations/areas and calculate potential energy yields; and
• Analyse results and determine strategies to improve the overall comfort for building occupants.
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction to Solar Modelling
- Overview of passive design
- Weather data
- GM:2021 related criteria
Introduction to Software: Rhino, Grasshopper, and Environmental Plugins
- Rhino and Grasshopper interface
- Model 3D objects, import from Sketch-Up/ Revit
Sunpath Modelling (theory & practice)
- Sunpath diagram and terminologies
- Shading effects on surroundings
- Strategies to improve base design to meet stipulated requirements
Solar Radiation (theory & practice)
- Radiation effects on buildings
- Calculation of photovoltaics (PV) yield
- Strategies to improve façade radiation
Natural Daylight (theory & practice)
- Shading devices and natural daylighting
- Calculation of Useful Daylight Autonomy (UDA)
- Strategies to improvement harnessing natural daylighting design
Thermal Comfort (theory & practice)
- Calculation of outdoor thermal comfort calculation w.r.t. GM:2021 criteria
- Strategies to improve thermal comfort condition of outdoor spaces
TRAINER / LECTURER
ADELINA JAYA is an Associate Director of DP Sustainable Design. Her expertise is in environmental and building analysis with emphasis on climatic responsive design, urban heat island effect, passive cooling strategy and wind driven rain simulation. Adelina plays an instrumental role in work related to computational fluid dynamics, daylighting, solar shading design, building simulations and modelling. Throughout her years with DPSD, Adelina has completed numerous building types ranging from master planning, institution, commercial and residential developments in both Singapore and overseas.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Industry practitioners who are keen to embark on Green Mark journey or play the role of a Green Specialist, e.g. Developers, Building Owners, Architects, Engineers, Consultants, Project Managers, Facility Managers etc.
COURSE INFORMATION
Frequency: Once per annum
Date: 15, 16 & 19 August 2024
Time: 9.00am to 6.00pm
Venue: BCA Braddell Campus
For more information on Green Mark Advanced Accredited Professional (GMAAP), please click HERE.
FEE & FUNDING
Fee (inclusive of 9% GST): S$1,387.00
ASSESSMENT & AWARD
An e-Certificate of Successful Completion (e-CSC) will be issued to participants who:
• Achieve at least 75% class attendance; and
• Pass group project assignment.
REGISTRATION
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CPD POINTS
Subject to award from SCEM, SGBC-GMAP, BOA-SIA and PEB.
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