The effectiveness of daylighting strategies is most influenced by which of the following orientation factors?
- ALatitude of the building site
- BDistance from the equator
- CAzimuth angle of the sun throughout the yearCorrect
- DWindow glazing properties
Solution
Concept
Daylighting factors
Step-by-step solution
1. The solar azimuth through the year determines when and where light enters.
Explanation
The key accepts the azimuth angle of the sun as the most influential factor.
Why the other options are wrong
Latitude and glazing also matter but are not orientation factors.
Correct answer: C) Azimuth angle of the sun throughout the year