Impact of Different Shading Devices on Daylight Performance and Visual Comfort of A Four Opening Sides' Reading Room In Rasht

Daylighting has become an essential feature in libraries since it can boost productivity, well-being, and energy savings. It is crucial to prevent discomfort glare irritation while maintaining the quality of view, daylight demands. This study compares four different shading systems on all fronts a reading room. Shading devices include Perforated Solar Screen (PSS), besides three Venetian Blinds typologies (exterior, interior, exterior integrated with overhangs) are generated considering various parameters. The 60-min time step for entire year used find out worst dates analysis positions Rasht, Iran. findings Daylight Autonomy (DA), Useful Illuminance (UDI), Glare Probability (DGP), Quality View (QV) depict that PSS ineffective at reduction but adequate annual metrics view quality. Moreover, every sufficient deal problems most dates, despite differences their characteristics being reported. Annual these cases, depending variables, changeable.