Daylighting and ventilation

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Focusing on solar energy's impact on tropical architecture, this study investigates external louvers as a means to manage solar radiation and improve indoor environments. By employing ECOTECT/RADIANCE for daylighting analysis and PHOENICS for ventilation simulations, it evaluates various louver prototypes in a Taipei classroom. The research highlights the trade-offs between daylight intensity, wind velocity, and air change rates, aiming to develop an optimal louver design that balances daylighting and ventilation while enhancing indoor air quality. Future work is suggested to refine louver geometry.