Sustainable Facades and Daylight Dynamics – Sahar Abdelwahab - Ep. 33

Explore the intricacies of sustainable building design through the lens of daylight utilization and facade system control with esteemed researcher, Sahar Abdelwahab. Sahar unravels the delicate balance between enhancing daylight intake and optimizing thermal performance using the groundbreaking Kaleidocycle Typology. Discover how cultural factors and visual privacy play pivotal roles in facade design and learn about the trade-offs between speed and accuracy in daylight modeling. Sahar also sheds light on the non-visual impacts of lighting on the elderly and the evolving UK building codes' influence on glazed areas.Concluding with a forward-looking announcement, Sahar invites listeners to a series of talks focusing on human-centric design in indoor environments. Whether you’re an architect, planner, or enthusiast, this episode offers profound insights into creating buildings that truly cater to human needs while pushing the boundaries of modern design.https://uk.linkedin.com/in/sahar-abdelwahab-982250a9