ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur
Vol 11 No 2 (2026): ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur | April 2026 ~ June 2026

Simulation-Based evaluation of adaptive light shelf design for daylight uniformity in tropical office buildings

Sega Purnama (Indraprasta Pgri University)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Jun 2026

Abstract

Light shelves represent a quintessential passive design typology, traditionally utilized to augment daylight penetration while simultaneously mitigating glare to enhance interior visual ergonomics; however, conventional static configurations often fail to recalibrate in response to the stochastic fluctuations of solar geometry, particularly in tropical latitudes like Jakarta, Indonesia, where high solar altitudes persist. This study investigates the efficacy of a revolving light shelf system in optimizing indoor illuminance uniformity through DIALux Evo 8.2 simulations, evaluating rotational increments of ±15?, ±30?, and ±45? across four cardinal orientations over five diurnal intervals. The empirical results demonstrate that dynamic adaptability significantly enhances lighting uniformity and facilitates adherence to standardized illuminance thresholds, with the most profound performance gains observed on the east and west facades where solar azimuth and altitude vary most significantly. Conversely, the north and south elevations exhibited relatively stabilized metrics, requiring minimal angular adjustments to maintain optimal conditions. Ultimately, these findings underscore the imperative of integrated, responsive fenestration systems in tropical climates to reduce reliance on supplementary artificial lighting and provide a foundational framework for future automated building management architectures.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ARTEKS

Publisher

Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture

Description

ARTEKS : Jurnal Teknik Arsitektur is a medium of scholarly publication published by Architecture Study Program of Universitas Katolik Widya Mandira in collaboration with Indonesian Architect Association. It serves several goals i.e. being a medium of communication, dissemination and exchange of ...