Abstract:
Heavily glazed office buildings in the Kenyan Capital
City Nairobi, common in recent times does not augur well
for a micro and macro architectural environment. This has
a consequent negative impact on energy use in office
spaces.
By use of computer simulations, traditional tools and
literature review glazing use in office fenestration is
analysed and its implications for architectural design
investigated.
The results indicate a direct relationship between the
variable parameters of glazing type and size, glazed
opening orientation, shading devices and control of
energy loads within the office spaces and the objective of
human comfort in the office spaces.
In conclusion it is recommended that optimum levels
of glazing size and type as well as suitable glazing
orientations for architectural use in office buildings in
Nairobi.
