A lightless space with the dimension of a typical classroom at Jeju National University was modeled by ECOTECT. Two different cases were simulated and analyzed by RADIANCE. In the first case, a comparative analysis of illuminance was carried out to estimate the basic performance of sun pipe systems. In the other case, different designs of sun pipe systems were analyzed to elicit the most efficient model of operation. Simulations were performed for solar noon which indicates the time (or point) in the sun's path at which the sun is on the local meridian. Results show that indoor visual environment could be greatly enhanced with the application of sunpipe systems. The maximum illuminance took place with the sun pipe system of 1.0m in diameter and 0.5m in height.
Oh, S.J., Hyun, J.H., Jung, J.H., Lee, Y.J. and Chun, W. (2011). 'Daylighting Simulation of Sunpipes by using Ecotect and Radiance'. SET Proceedings, 10, pp. 1-3. https://doi.org/10.65582/set.2011.203
