In this thesis, we analyzed the potential of using a Slovenian prefabricated house in different climatic environments from the perspective of daylight availability. The analyses were based on the metrics of Useful Daylight Illuminance (UDI) and Daylight Glare Probability (DGP), carried out using the Rhinoceros 3D software and the ClimateStudio plugin. Simulations were performed for Ljubljana (Slovenia), Palermo (Italy) and Göteborg (Sweden). Based on these, we compared the results and evaluated the influence of geographical location on the daylighting conditions of indoor spaces. The suitability of the obtained results was assessed with reference to the recommendations of the SIST EN 17037:2019 standard. The results showed that geographical latitude has a significant impact on achieved illumination and the occurrence of glare. The highest daylight levels were observed in Palermo, the southernmost location, where excessively high illuminance values and, consequently, frequent glare occurred. In the northernmost location (Göteborg), despite lower illumination, glare still represented a major issue due to low elevation angles of the Sun. Based on these results, we proposed an optimization strategy with the aim of improving daylighting conditions and indoor comfort. The implementation of blinds significantly reduced the proportion of time with excessive illuminance and the occurrence of intolerable glare across all locations, whereby it was concluded that the analyzed prefabricated house is most suitable for the Slovenian environment, while in Italy and Sweden architectural design adaptations should be considered in order to account for specific climatic characteristics.
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