SUNPATH ANALYSIS – ANDREW MARSH SIMULATION TOOL

 Solar Path Analysis using Andrew Marsh sun path simulator helps to understand the

 relationship between Geographical location and its solar position throughout the year.

Solar path analysis is crucial in understanding how sunlight interacts with a building throughout the day and year. By mapping the sun’s trajectory, you can design spaces that take advantage of natural lighting while minimizing overheating.

For instance, in a hot, sunny region, orienting your building to minimize direct sunlight during peak hours can significantly reduce cooling loads. 

Link below! to explore.

https://andrewmarsh.com/apps/staging/sunpath3d.html

Can set the Live location of the site using Map services.

Search for the Region and zoom in and pin it.

Now can view the shading of the side for various useful dates like Summer solstice, Winter solstice, Autumn equinox, Spring equinox

Any other specific day sun path data of your choice can also generated by entering the date and time.

3d view setting can change the view setting - Display setting for altering the Building block and shadow effects.

Sun path setting -Indicators and path line can be turned on or off based on detail required.

North point can also be rotated and the diagram size can also be altered based on the site extent.

Date and Time - Can select dates and get get data of sun path of a required time.

Geographical location - Can also be set.

Sun path represented by various charts can be selected from the following list,

Day-Length chart

Analemma chart

Cartesian 

Stereographic 

Equidistant sun path 

Spherical sun path 

Animated views of Shadow casted along the selected duration of a site adds more interest to the site analysis. 

Sun path of the building model loaded with live location of site 

1. Site location is set.

2. From Shadow model- Load OBJ,STL or PLY

3. Load your project model as .OBJ file from the location saved in your drive. 

Data's Tabulated and can also be saved.