Courses:

Course Info

• Course Number / Code:
• 4.493 (January (IAP) 2006) 
• Course Title:
• Natural Light in Design 
• Course Level:
• Graduate 
• Offered by :
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
  Massachusetts, United States  
• Department:
• Architecture 
• Course Instructor(s):
• Prof. Marilyne Andersen 
• Course Introduction:
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  4.493 Natural Light in Design
  
  
  
  

  January (IAP) 2006

  
  
  

  
  
  

  Course Highlights

  
  
  

  
  
  4.493 Natural Light in Design
  
  
  
  

  January (IAP) 2006

  
  
  

  

  Light levels on MIT's Compton Laboratories. (Image courtesy of Ruchi Jain, Gordana Jakimovska, and Ed Rice.)

  
  
  

  Course Description

  
  
  

  Today, computer-based simulations are becoming increasingly popular, especially when daylighting and energy conservation are amongst the key goals for a project. This two-week workshop will expose participants to the current daylighting simulation models and beyond, by introducing realistic and dynamic assessment methods through hands-on exercises and application to a design project. Open to students and practitioners.

  This course is offered during the Independent Activities Period (IAP), which is a special 4-week term at MIT that runs from the first week of January until the end of the month.