Avaliação do desempenho luminoso de duto de luz: estudo da implantação em ambientes padrões de habitações populares em três latitudes

Abstract

The spatial configurations of the squatter cities often provide the living environment with little or no daylighting. The consequence is the deterioration in both the physical space and the quality of life for those who inhabit these structures. The main objective of the present research is to analyze the daylight performance of a lightpipe through computer simulations. Its goal is to evaluate the possible implementation of this type of lighting system in housing projects for different geographical regions. The base case model used here has been chosen from referential data collected during field housing research projects in both Brazil and Chile. The analysis was divides in two stages; firstly to determinate the amount of light captured, conducted and realised through and from the lightpipe. Secondly, analyse the light distribution in the plane of study. Thereafter, the results show a working system that could contribute to increased the level of light inside dwellings allowing for a more productive development of domestic activities. Finally, this research project therefore intend to contribute and encourage the use of simple design daylight systems using economic and renewable energies, daylight, in order to improve life quality for the most vulnerable population.