Smart architecture refers to the use of advanced technologies and materials to optimize the design and functionality of buildings. In terms of natural lighting, smart architecture can impact it in the following ways:
1. Automated shading systems: Smart buildings can use automated shading systems that adjust in real-time to the changing angle of the sun, thereby reducing the amount of glare and heat entering the building, while still allowing ample natural light to enter.
2. Light sensors: Light sensors help to maximize natural light by monitoring the intensity of daylight and optimizing artificial lighting accordingly. This reduces energy consumption and ensures that the right amount of natural light enters the building.
3. Energy-efficient glazing: Smart architecture often uses energy-efficient glazing that provides better insulation and reduces the amount of heat entering the building, while still allowing ample natural light to enter.
4. Dynamic skylights: Dynamic skylights are a type of intelligent building technology that allows buildings to harness the power of natural sunlight through the use of daylighting systems and high-performance glazing. These skylights use motorized louvers that track the sun, automatically adjusting to optimize the amount of natural light that enters the building.
All these ways help to maximize natural light in a building, thereby improving occupant comfort and reducing energy consumption.
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