| 1 | Introduction to Daylighting & Visual Comfort; course logistics | Baker, N., & Steemers, K. (2014). Daylight design of buildings: a handbook for architects and engineers. Routledge. Lecture Notes |
| 2 | Solar geometry, sky models and climate files (TMY/EPW) | Baker, N., & Steemers, K. (2014). Daylight design of buildings: a handbook for architects and engineers. Routledge. Lecture Notes |
| 3 | Daylight Performance Metrics: DF, DA, sDA, UDI, ASE; Glare Metrics (UGR, DGP, DGI); Selection of Appropriate Metrics for Different Applications | Baker, N., & Steemers, K. (2014). Daylight design of buildings: a handbook for architects and engineers. Routledge. Lecture Notes |
| 4 | Window Design: Orientation, Window-to-Wall Ratio (WWR), Sill Heights, and Window Placement; Glazing Types (VLT, SHGC/g-Value, U-Value) and Selection | Baker, N., & Steemers, K. (2014). Daylight design of buildings: a handbook for architects and engineers. Routledge. Lecture Notes |
| 5 | Shading Systems: Eaves, Canopies, Brise-Soleil, Louvers, and Dynamic Shading; Light Shelf Design and Basic Sizing Principles | Baker, N., & Steemers, K. (2014). Daylight design of buildings: a handbook for architects and engineers. Routledge. Lecture Notes |
| 6 | Top-Lighting Solutions: Skylights, Light Wells/Light Tubes, Atriums; Light Shafts and Light Distribution | Baker, N., & Steemers, K. (2014). Daylight design of buildings: a handbook for architects and engineers. Routledge. Lecture Notes |
| 7 | Daylight Calculation I – Simple/Analytical Methods: Daylight Factor (DF) Components and Hand Calculation; Rapid Decision-Support Methods | Baker, N., & Steemers, K. (2014). Daylight design of buildings: a handbook for architects and engineers. Routledge. Lecture Notes |
| 8 | Daylight Calculation II – Climate-Based Simulation: Principles of Ray-Tracing-Based Simulation; Modeling Rules, Scene and Material Definitions; Case Study | Baker, N., & Steemers, K. (2014). Daylight design of buildings: a handbook for architects and engineers. Routledge. Lecture Notes |
| 9 | Glare and Visual Comfort Design: DGP/UGR calculations, shading and glare-control strategies, and surface reflectance values. | Baker, N., & Steemers, K. (2014). Daylight design of buildings: a handbook for architects and engineers. Routledge. Lecture Notes |
| 10 | Glare and Visual Comfort Design – Worked Example: DGP/UGR calculations, shading and glare-control strategies, and surface reflectance values; worked example. | Baker, N., & Steemers, K. (2014). Daylight design of buildings: a handbook for architects and engineers. Routledge. Lecture Notes |
| 11 | Lighting–Energy Integration: Integrated design of daylighting and artificial lighting; daylight sensors/dimmers, on–off switching, and stepped control strategies. | Baker, N., & Steemers, K. (2014). Daylight design of buildings: a handbook for architects and engineers. Routledge. Lecture Notes |
| 12 | Certification and Documentation: LEED/BREEAM/WELL daylighting credits; reporting, and the organization of screenshots and calculation outputs. | Baker, N., & Steemers, K. (2014). Daylight design of buildings: a handbook for architects and engineers. Routledge. Lecture Notes |
| 13 | Studio/Application: Daylight optimization in a selected space; comparison of design alternatives, shading and glazing selection; interim presentation. | Baker, N., & Steemers, K. (2014). Daylight design of buildings: a handbook for architects and engineers. Routledge. Lecture Notes |
| 14 | Project Presentations and Final Assessment. | Baker, N., & Steemers, K. (2014). Daylight design of buildings: a handbook for architects and engineers. Routledge. Lecture Notes |