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The Pilkington Sun Angle Calculator

Sunbeams on a city
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The Pilkington Sun Angle Calculator

24 July 2024
The Pilkington Sun Angle Calculator (SAC) is a vital tool for architects, providing easy determination of solar geometry variables for precise architectural design.
Luca Papapietro

The Pilkington Sun Angle Calculator (SAC) is a practical tool for architects and designers, offering a straightforward way to determine solar geometry variables essential for architectural planning

Originally known as the LOFSAC, it has been reintroduced and is favoured for its accuracy and simplicity. The SAC includes sunpath charts for various latitudes, a profile angle overlay, an altitude cursor, and assembly hardware.

Pilkington, now the owner of the tool, grants reproduction rights to the Society of Building Science Educators. 

While the instructional manual is online, additional resources for daylight availability overlays are referenced in Fuller Moore's book on architectural daylighting.

Price:
1 to 5: 28$ each, 6 or more: 24$
Available tool languages :
English
Developer:
Pilkington
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