What is the most appropriate time of the year to evaluate the potential effects of shading? General practice suggests that the most appropriate evaluation period is when there is minimal possible light available i.e. on the winter solstice when the sun’s path is at its lowest and shortest. Most councils base district plan rules and […]
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Are you aware that the phenomenon of solar dazzle can occur from surfaces other than ‘reflective’ surfaces? The most frequent occurrence of solar dazzle is a result of low sun altitude and a reflective surface i.e. glass facades. However, in certain circumstances solar dazzle can occur from a number of other surface types. When light […]
Just how many shading diagrams are necessary to assess the potential shading effects of a spatial design? Recently a design professional asked me how many shading diagrams were necessary to fully evaluate the extent of potential shading effects. They had provided three diagrams with an application and it had been returned on the basis of […]
