Nowadays, virtual models are commonly used to evaluate the performance of conventional window systems. Complex fenestration systems can be difficult to simulate accurately not only because of their geometry but also because of their optical properties that scatter light in an unpredictable manner. Bi-directional Scattering Distribution Functions (BSDF) have recently been developed based on a mixture of measurements and modelling to characterize the optics of such systems. This paper describes the workflow needed to create then use these BSDF datasets in the Radiance lighting simulation software. Limited comparisons are made between visualizations produced using the standard ray-tracing method, the BSDF method, and that taken in a full-scale outdoor mockup.
BT - 26th Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA), June-22-24 C1 -Windows and Daylighting Group
C2 - LBNL-4416E CY - Quebec City, Canada DA - 06/2009 LA - eng N2 -Nowadays, virtual models are commonly used to evaluate the performance of conventional window systems. Complex fenestration systems can be difficult to simulate accurately not only because of their geometry but also because of their optical properties that scatter light in an unpredictable manner. Bi-directional Scattering Distribution Functions (BSDF) have recently been developed based on a mixture of measurements and modelling to characterize the optics of such systems. This paper describes the workflow needed to create then use these BSDF datasets in the Radiance lighting simulation software. Limited comparisons are made between visualizations produced using the standard ray-tracing method, the BSDF method, and that taken in a full-scale outdoor mockup.
PP - Quebec City, Canada PY - 2009 T2 - 26th Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA), June-22-24 T3 - 26th Conference on Passive and Low Energy Architecture (PLEA), June-22-24 TI - Simulating Complex Window Systems Using BSDF Data ER -