Natural Light in Design
MIT's Department of Architecture offers this two-week Independent Activities Period workshop on daylighting simulation for buildings. Participants learn current computer-based daylighting models and more advanced dynamic assessment methods, applying them through hands-on exercises tied to an actual design project. The course targets both students and practitioners interested in energy conservation and lighting performance in architectural design. Materials on MIT OpenCourseWare include the workshop's syllabus, assignments, and project structure, reflecting the compressed but applied nature of an IAP course. It suits anyone wanting a practical introduction to simulation tools used to evaluate natural light in buildings, rather than a full semester-length treatment of daylighting theory.