CIRCADIAN RHYTHM AND SUNLIGHT

Student Residence

*Selected project for the CASA-ACEA 2022 Student Work Showcase
*Showcased in the Doors Open Toronto 2022 at the Daniels Faculty

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Area: 64,000 sq. ft.
Location: University of Toronto, St. George Campus
Instructor: Lukas Pauer
Software: Rhino, Grasshopper, Illustrator, Lumion
Year: 2022

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Description:
This student residence explores ways to improve students’ wellbeing and
performance by providing access to sunlight and an increased sense of
time while indoors. Its program encourages students to work with their
circadian rhythm to optimize performance of daily tasks.

Goals:
• Maximize natural light in dorms by ensuring every room has a window facing south.
• Open views while controlling solar heat gain.