Daylight Strategies and Design for Self-Isolation of COVID-19 in Dwelling
Muhammad Heru Arie Edytia, Erna Meutia, Zulhadi Sahputra, Teuku Zakiyul Maulana, Adelia, Iffah Aqila, Siti Afifah Mawaddah

Architecture, Department of Architecture and Planning, Faculty of Engineering, Universitas Syiah Kuala

Abstract

A dwelling as a self-isolation space becomes essential in the outbreak of COVID-19 to confirmed positive or asymptomatic patients. As Wirz-Justice et al (2020) argues that by its ultraviolet radiance can be considered as a disinfectant and drug to treat the immune system, daylight is needed to cure those patients. However, dwelling users in dense areas are struggling to be exposed to daylight in the right amount. This paper aims to propose and explore the daylight strategies and design of self-isolation space of dwelling in dense areas. The dwelling model is simulated and explored using Sefaira, Andrewmarsh PD: 3D Sun-Path and VELUX Daylight Visualizer 3. Sefaira is used to analyze the required level of energy to achieve the recommended level of comfort. Then, the daylight analysis is detailed using Andrewmarsh PD:Dynamic Daylight and VELUX Daylight Visualizer 3. The data obtained are used to explore the position and size of openings which let the required amount of daylight in particular time. As a final simulation and exploration, this paper provides strategies and design recommendations for a healthy space of self-isolation.

Keywords: COVID-19, daylight, dwelling, self-isolation space, simulation

Topic: Best practices of digital application in architectural works