THE BREATHING SHELL, OPENING, & SITE LOGIC
• Introduction: Studying how the permanent building shell interacts with the outdoor site through windows, doors, natural light, and ventilation.
Instructor Profile
Prerequisites
Description
• Topics Covered: Window glazing types; door frame clearances; solar orientation for interior spaces; thermal performance of facade openings.
• Course Objectives: Understand the envelope transitions of a building, ensuring interior openings maximize daylighting without causing glare or energy loss.
• Learning Outcomes: Detail window trim and casing assemblies, map daylight penetration into a floor plan, and coordinate indoor-outdoor transitions.
• Tools & Materials: Glazing specification catalogs; solar angle charts; laser measurement tools.
Course Rules
• Course Rules: Daylight & Glare Verification: Interior workspace furniture layouts must prove they shield occupants from direct, unmitigated solar glare using site orientation math.
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