Design of Islamic Parametric Elevation for Interior, Enclosed Corridors to Optimize Daylighting and Solar Radiation Exposure in a Desert Climate: A Case Study of the University of Sharjah, UAE

Abstract

This study used innovative computational design tools to improve a corridor’s visual and environmental conditions, such as solar radiation exposure and optimal daylighting, at the University of Sharjah’s (UoS) campus in the United Arab Emirates. The research methodology used computational design software to develop two sets of codes. The first set was dedicated to conducting environmental study simulations that assessed the corridor’s performance and classified site-dependent parameters such as sun path analysis and wind rose diagrams, and pattern-dependent parameters such as solar radiation analysis and shadow study diagrams. The second code set generated Islamic geometric patterns, following the design scheme of the University. Varying typologies were produced using the two parameters to change the pattern’s porous size, shape, and gradient.

Application-based principles of islamic geometric patterns; state-of-the-art, and future trends in computer science/technologies: a review

“…Finally, Maksoud et al [197] developed a code set to generate different pattern topologies with various porous sizes and followed a vertical gradient, optimizing visual and environmental conditions in corridor's screen walls.…”

Study on Daylighting Performance in the CFAD Studios at the University of Sharjah

“…However, the value of daylight factor in this studio is below the required DF in studios, which is (4-6)% as shown in Table 1. In this case, a clear uncoated glass dome replaced the concrete surface [15], leaving the northern glass as it is. The glass emissivity is approximated to 0.95.…”

“…In addition to case 3, which is adding windows to the wall that has a connection to the corridor to receive light from the courtyard [15], the other half of the dome (the plane part) was changed to frosted glass, as shown in Figure 15.…”

Architecture: Integration of Art and Engineering

“…Here, digital tools such as Grasshopper 3D and Rhinoceros 3D are used to create three-dimensional models. The article by Maksoud et al [9] is discussed in the Interior Architecture group, but instrumental richness should be indicated here. Two sets of codes are designed: for environmental simulations (sun path, solar radiation, wind rose diagrams), and for generating Islamic geometric patterns.…”

“…The influence of advanced construction techniques and the physical properties of materials on the aesthetics and increasing the functionality of designed interiors is the domain of research presented in the article by Celadyn and Celadyn [21]. The article by Maksoud et al [9] is also mentioned in the digitization subject group because of its instrumental richness. In this article, the issues of interior design are strongly highlighted.…”