Heliodon Patched Instant

Helps design effective overhangs and louvers to prevent overheating.

Analyzes how natural light enters a space to reduce the need for electric lighting. heliodon

The model sits on a flat, stationary surface while the light source moves along a track or robotic arm to trace the sun's trajectory. This is often considered more intuitive as it mimics the sky dome. Physical vs. Digital Simulations Helps design effective overhangs and louvers to prevent

Accounts for solar declination, often focusing on extremes like the summer and winter solstices. This is often considered more intuitive as it

A is a mechanical device used by architects, designers, and students to simulate the sun's path and its resulting shadow patterns on physical scale models. By adjusting for latitude, time of year, and time of day, this "sun machine" allows researchers to visualize how light interacts with a building's form at any point on Earth throughout the seasons. Core Functionality