Possible analysis options

In tab resolution we have possibility to choose size of final report picture. Calculation precision allow to set spacing in time periods between next shadow measurements (e.g. every 5 minutes or 10 minutes). That are basic settings deciding about analysis speed performance. Huge range of available size and accuracy thresholds allows for implementing both – fast, testing analysis and also big, clear diagrams.

In period time tab we choose start and end of simulation. Current software version allow to set any scope of analysis. It also contains few predefined settings corresponding to technical condition demands of Minister of Infrastructure regulation. Such settings are different for other versions, according to other countries regulations.

Next available settings allows to change date, according to which it will be simulated lighting conditions and analysis style. We can choose between two styles: working – it colors length of shading since 0 to 10 hours, checking it splashes of colors for next full hours of shading and production – in which there are checking only sensitive areas – exposure to sun shorter than 3 and 1,5 hour.  

Software interface

Shadow Analysis in practice

Shadow Analysis software give possibility of use completly new approach to work with sunlight insolation. According to fast software work, designer have possibility to performance multiple shading pre-analysis in starting stage of work with building lump.

Basic problem of traditional method is long period of time, needed to performance it. According to that fact, we implement analysis once, after end of whole design process. Unfortunately, often happens, that carried out analysis shows mistakes and removing them on this stage is very time-consuming.

Shadow Analysis is tool, which give possibility of creating better buildings in shorter time. Additionally shading analysis stops be a reason of refusing project acceptance what, until now, often occurs.

Building complex Krańcowa 1 in Warsaw. Office APA Wojciechowski Sp. z o.o. used Shadow Analysis for optimization of their project.  

Summation

Benefits from using Shadow Analysis:

1. Speed and precision of work not available with using of traditional methods,

2. Reduction of rejecting project in office,

3. Possibility of using latest method of design, where shadow analysis becomes tool in designer hands, not executioner of his creativity.