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LIGHTING ANALYSIS

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Stereographic Mapping

The Solometric SunEye© was
used to capture images and data
from strategic locations on the
site.
The SunEye is a hand-held electronic device that allowed for the assessment
of total potential solar energy while factoring in the shading of trees on the
site. By using the solometric fisheye lens to identify the solar exposure
early in the process, we were able to conceptualize the photovoltaic system
design and improve the efficiency and performance of the building. The
graph above represents the total average percentage of solar access across
our site throughout the course of one year.