Project Daylight

The project examines how architecture can become adaptive for the modulation of daylight, temperature and fresh air in primary schools. Based on a developed modular and versatile element system, geometric static and dynamic elements can be composed to the specific location and the specific environment by the teachers and pupils.

The studies of the project has been based on comprehensive digital modeling, algorithmic and simulation studies, generating and analysing thousands of compositions, rotational patterns of elements, placement of reflectors and resulting daylight and thermal conditions of the interior spaces. These studies have been paired with the development of full scale prototypes to ensure the right balance of elements to be handled by children. Computational and analog investigations have been supported by interviews with a focus group of teachers who have provided deep insight into didactic models, teaching processes and the modulation of environments for students learning conditions. The studies are currently being gathered and submitted for scientific publication in 2025.

The project has been developed in partnership with CCO Architects, and supported by the Villumfonden foundation.