Corporate Affiliate Series - Daylighting From Above: Design Strategies

Daylighting From Above: Design Strategies Operators
Date: May 1, 2020
Presenters: Monica Bulos and Russell Ibbotson,  P.Eng, LEED AP, CTR

SESSION:

We may not initially realize it, but we as humans are innately drawn to spaces that are well daylit. This presentation will focus on core principles of daylighting in buildings and how to best achieve the desired quantity and quality of light in a given design. Daylight models and case studies will be used to observe how light enters a building from above and explore techniques of designing openings, ceilings, and overall spaces to optimize for daylight. We will explore sun path diagrams, measurements of daylight from above vs. from vertical openings, and factors that affect daylight entering a building. Design strategies will be presented that pertain to the density of openings, scale, and light shaft design and how they were used to achieve a certain quality of daylight.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the completion of this session, the participant/learner will be able to:

• Define daylight, luminance, illuminance, daylight factor, and glare
• Set measurable parameters for achieving comfortable daylight levels in a given space
• Distinguish how different design strategies achieve different effects of light
• Utilize daylight principles to enhance current and future design work

Continuing education learning hours: 1 credit

Monica Bulos graduated from Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism in 2018 and gained experience working in the IBI Group Architects’ head office in Toronto during her summer terms. Now as the Architectural Project Coordinator at Velux Canada, she has established a great appreciation for the role of daylight and fresh air in good design. Monica has been working alongside architects on commercial projects that include institutional, civic/cultural, retail and office buildings as well as smaller residential and renovation projects. Currently, she is working on gathering and developing research to educate the architecture community about daylighting design.

Russell Ibbotson is a professional engineer with 18 years of experience representing manufacturers in the residential and commercial building sectors. Russell spent the first half of his professional career in renewable energy before transitioning into windows. Russell is now the Technical Manager at VELUX Canada where his team is responsible for commercial business development, building code compliance, product performance, project support and after sales support. Russell has also made volunteering with industry associations a part of his job description including CSC, IIBEC (RCI), and the CHBA. He is a recognized leader in healthy and sustainable buildings.

For over 75 years, the VELUX Group is the world leader in the manufacturing of residential skylights and is one of the strongest international brands in the building materials sector. With over 300 patents in skylight-design, VELUX is known for product innovation, quality and durability. For over a decade, VELUX Canada has been ramping up its commercial product line to serve the Canadian market better. Our commercial program includes the commercial Sun Tunnel tubular skylight, the revolutionary Dynamic and Energy Dome skylights and, more recently, the VELUX Modular Skylight (VMS), a prefabricated modular skylight designed in collaboration with Foster + Partners. VELUX continues to lead the residential industry with; The No Leak Skylight, Sun Tunnel skylights, roof windows, as well as a range of blinds, installation solutions and intelligent home controls. Whether your project is residential or commercial, offer your customers the innovation and quality they deserve at an affordable price. For more information visit velux.ca/professionals.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. ET.

Webinars are offered for FREE and RAIC members can receive continuing education credits.

Certificates of Completion will only be provided to RAIC members who participate in the live webcast. 

SCHEDULE: The Webinar will take place on Friday, May 1 at 1 p.m. ET in English.
The Canada-wide schedule by time zone is:

More information, including online access instructions and a PDF copy of the slides, will be sent to you by email on the Thursday prior to the Free Friday Webinar.