ENGR103 Project - Daylighting
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This project uses a photoresistor connected to an ESP32 embedded system to "daylight" a particular room in a building. This can be applied to many facets of Architecture and Architectural Engineering because it focuses on the amount of light absorbed by a space. This can use heavily in the design of energy-efficient buildings and human comfort. LEED certification, the accreditation for energy-efficient buildings, includes criteria for smart HVAC and lighting systems that take natural light into consideration. If done on a much larger scale, every single room in a skyscraper can have an embedded system monitoring natural light and the heat absorbed into an interior space. Going through my first year at Oregon State, I was desperate to create a project that directly applies to my desired major (architectural engineering) and this particular project allowed me to challenge myself in programming, something that I wouldn't normally go for on my own while somewhat practicing what I might be doing for a career.
Artifacts
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Code Used in Project | This Code was used in taking in light data, and also printing things like Highs, Lows, and Total Averages. | Download |
Video of Daylighting Explanation | This video goes in-depth on the process of setting up the embedded system and applications of daylighting. | Link |