31_SHRUTIGARG_LIGHTING_ASSIGNMENT 2.pdf

This document discusses shading devices and their application in building design. It defines shading devices as external or internal equipment used to protect from direct sunlight in order to improve comfort. The document outlines why shading devices are used to reduce heat gain and cooling costs while improving comfort. It describes the main types of internal and external shading devices and provides examples of how shading devices have been incorporated into different building designs, such as the high court in Chandigarh.