Workflow for coupled daylight and energy simulations

Abstract

The objective of this paper is to present a methodology with corresponding case study on how to perform coupled daylight and energy simulations with high accuracy. It is coupled in the sense that the annual daylight and energy simulations rely on the same assumptions. The workflow is developed with the intended use of evaluating performance of solar shading systems, but the approach can also be applied to other areas of interest within building simulations. Since the correct modelling of fenestrations and solar shading systems is a crucial part in the integrity of any building simulation.