Since I last posted, I have been looking at solar shading strategies, specifically for North and West facing facades. I have also looked at how daylight is measured, in terms of foot-candles, and how that can apply to buildings physically. This would mean looking at how many foot-candles (fc) the different programs in an office require, how many fc the sun provides in clear and overcast days, and how much light gets into the building with no shading at all.

I have also started working on what I want my shading device to achieve, I want it to have user control, be environmentally responsive, allow light to penetrate deep into the building, minimize glare, and provide views. I have also started looking at how different buildings deal with their facades, such as the Duke Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, for inspiration.

 Next I will start making small scale sketch models and start initial ideation for the facade.