L+U worked with Selldorf Architects and David Zwirner designing these galleries to daylight the art on exhibit while taking advantage of the skies of their varied locations. The skylit galleries deploy bespoke strategies for admitting, shaping and controlling the daylight for the changing exhibitions below.

SERVICES

Daylighting improves the quality of visual comfort while reducing energy use. We use scale physical models and calibrated simulations with RADIANCE software and proprietary scripts to: • Predict and evaluate illumination levels and light distribution • Predict and analyze luminance gradients and glare potential • Analyze thermal and energy use implications of daylighting design • Design and evaluate daylighting to exhibition and curatorial performance criteria • Predict energy savings from daylight harvesting • Coordinate daylighting and electrical lighting design • Post-occupancy HDRI analysis of luminance and visual comfort See examples of our Daylighting Projects →
Visual and thermal comfort in high-performance buildings rely on integrated glazing and curtain wall design. We use advanced simulation techniques to: • Analyze visual performance of glazing alternatives • Evaluate advanced glazing applications, including light redirecting glass and internal shading systems • Predict and evaluate thermal performance of curtain wall systems • Predict occupant comfort conditions for curtain wall alternatives • Identify and coordinate value engineering tradeoffs for integrated high-performance facades See examples of our Glazing Selection Projects →
Effective shading reduces glare and minimizes solar heat gain without impeding the use of daylight for visual tasks. We assist the architect to design shading appropriate to the program, the climate and context of the project. We use scale physical models and calibrated models with RADIANCE software to: • Analyze site conditions for solar access and shade potential • Design sun control and glare control alternatives for local skies and climate conditions • Evaluate shade alternatives for visual and thermal comfort See examples of our Shading Design Projects →

A deeper exploration of these galleries will follow.