Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: The presence of full-grown trees near buildings affects daylight availability and reduces glare. This study presents dynamic simulations that assess how deciduous trees at various distances (10 m, 15 m, 20 m) from the façade of an office building impact Useful Daylight Illuminance (UDI) and Daylight Glare Probability (DGP). The results show that closer trees (10 m) reduce glare significantly but also decrease desirable daylight levels to a large extent. Careful tree placement is crucial to balance daylighting and visual comfort in buildings. By considering trees early in the design process and utilising available calculation methods, we can effectively integrate them so as to enhance both the building and its surroundings.
Authors: Tomáš Hakszer, Peter Hanuliak
Institution: Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava
Language: English
Subfield: Building and Construction
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W4417108770
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