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Designing Buildings to Avoid Solar Dazzle
When was the last time you encountered glare from a building surface? As a result of the trend for fully glazed façades in commercial properties, it is likely that it… Read more
With the June Solstice Over, It’s Back to Summer
Sun Study Analysis appreciates that as a professional, you will be leading a busy life. At these times of the year, you may not see the sun due to burning… Read more
District Plan Shading Rules
Are you aware that council district plan rules regarding sunlight access/recession planes/height controls do not prevent shading, just limit the amount? Approximately 60% of respondents of our Q12 survey answered… Read more
Street Amenity
Street amenity is not a new aspect of resource management but it is becoming more important for designers to consider. There are many factors which contribute to the street amenity… Read more
Mid Winter Sunlight Access
Last weekend I had a rare opportunity to sit in my lounge and enjoy the sunlight streaming in the window from one of Wellington’s numerous stellar days. The room was… Read more
Shadow Definition or Sun Transit Method?
There are numerous options available for calculating the extent of additional shading with the results displayed in various different ways. These can usually be broken down into two distinctive methods,… Read more
Boundary Ground Level for Recession Planes
I was recently asked for my thoughts on the ground level interpretation of a Council where an existing ground level was altered during the subdivision of a site where the… Read more
Trees or No Trees?
Many district plans do not include provisions to allow trees to be included in shading diagrams. This is largely due to the difficulty in understanding the diverse characteristics of trees… Read more
Shading Diagram Interpretation
As councils are put under more pressure by society to control the effects of the built environment on adjoining neighbours, it is becoming more essential to understand the implications of… Read more
