Description

Daylighting calculation and analysis for the refurbishment of a single-family home, winner of the RIBA London Award 2018, designed by Open Practice Architecture. The study was based on the British Standard BS 8206: 2008 “Lighting for buildings – Part 2: Code of practice for daylighting” and the BRE guide “Site Layout Planning for Daylight & Sunlight 2011”. Average daylight factors was calculated with the Ecotect simulation program to guarantee minimum levels of natural light for each living area.