This paper presents an optimization approach to design of an external fixed shading device protecting
an energy efficient office from high sun loads. The developed methodology takes into account heating,
cooling and energy required for lighting appliances, along with the interaction with an internal moveable
venetian blind for glare protection. The optimization process considers whole year simulations performed
with different software codes, specifically ESP-r for energy calculation and DAYSIM® for daylighting
analysis, while the modeFRONTIER® tool synchronizes the simulations and drives the optimization for
searching optimal solutions. The fixed shading device is a flat panel positioned parallel to the window and
inclined by its horizontal axis and the optimization variables change the size, inclination and position of
the device respect the building façade. Two exposures are considered south and south-west, the optimized
results are reported as a Pareto front highlighting the performance of different solutions, comparing the
energy and daylighting performance of the office.
