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Solar Overview

Learn how to analyze for sunlight exposure using Giraffe!

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Written by Holly Conrad Smith
Updated over a month ago

Sunlight exposure is an important metric for many developments. It affects property values and desirability, and some municipalities have requirements to meet sustainability targets.

Add the Solar App

The Solar app loads by default for all new projects.

If you want to add it to a legacy project, you can access the Apps list from the + button in the app palette.

Click the Solar tab to begin. The icon looks like a Sun.

Solar Interface

  1. Set to Winter Solstice

  2. Date and Time of current project

  3. Save date/time

  4. Review Sun hours chart

  5. Set minimum sun hour exposure

  6. % of areas receiving minimum sun exposure

  7. Sun Hours color key (for model overlay)

  8. Color overlay opacity

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