Evaluating the Effects of Vegetation on Daylight Performance: A Simulation-Based Study of Government School Buildings in the Hot–Humid Climate of Chennai, India
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Key Points
Daylight performance metrics improved with vegetation presence, highlighting the importance of trees.
A 30–40% window-to-wall ratio consistently met daylight standards under various conditions.
Simulation approach utilized DesignBuilder software to model 208 different scenarios in Chennai.
Findings may support regulatory demands for incorporating vegetation into school designs for climate resilience.
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Implication
Simulation-based analysis shows vegetation significantly enhances daylight performance in schools, suggesting mandates for landscape integration.