b'Analysing the light reflection of glass curtain walls and explaining the promotion and impedance to the development of urban design in SydneyLi SidiIn recent years, glazed building facades have becomeFinally, one buildingGateway Plaza at Circular Quay an icon of downtowns in many cities. This large areain Sydneywas chosen for further investigation. Using of glazing on each facade needs protection againstECO-tect computer modelling software, Gateway Plaza overheating and sun glare in summer, however manywas tested to ascertain if the observations recorded on buildings do not include shading elements and thereother buildings could be simulated by the software. The has been a growing awareness of the risks posed toreflected glare from Gateway Plaza was then modelled people and property from uncontrolled solar reflections.in detail and changes made to the facade, height and Although light reflection from glass curtain walls hasconfiguration of the building were also modelled to been controversial, it can also make a contribution to thecompare the impacts.development of urban design, such as increasing light sources to dark and narrow streets. The purpose of thisThe research concluded that urban designers need to research was to analyse the light reflection from glassbe more aware of the likely glare and reflection impacts curtain walls and explain its promotion and impedancefrom buildings that contain large-scale glass facades. to the development of urban design. The research also demonstrated that small changes to the amount of glazing, the orientation of the glazed wall This research thesis analysed the background, history,or the introduction of projecting shading devices can development, principal, cause, effect and influence ofall help reduce the unwanted impacts of light reflection solar reflection. Literature reviews of published journals,especially onto surrounding buildings and public spaces.council records and data collection formed part of the methodology. Ten existing buildings in Sydney with varying shapes and different extents of glazed facades were then observed at different times of the day to record the impact and extent of the light reflection on the surrounding streets and buildings.Crystal palace Museum towerSource: http://eilv.cie.co.at/termlist Source: https://www.pilkington.com 136P5-20200301-FOLIO RESEARCH.indd 7 2020/3/4 23:12:54'