Sunlight should shape design, not complicate It

Understanding how sunlight interacts with your design is fundamental to great architecture. From energy efficiency and thermal comfort to livability and zoning compliance, sun exposure directly impacts how a space feels and functions.

Yet in most workflows, sun hours analysis is an afterthought or, worse, a specialist task pushed to the end of the process.

You either:
- Export your model to a separate simulation tool
- Wait hours for complex analysis
- Or skip it entirely due to time and tech constraints

Snaptrude puts sun hours analysis into the design workflow

Snaptrude removes the friction. With built-in Sun Hours Analysis, architects can simulate and visualize sunlight exposure on buildings and open spaces, directly inside the design environment.

No exports. No plugins. No waiting.

With just a few clicks, you can:
- Run solar analysis across multiple buildings
- View sunlight data by season or time of day
- Test shadow impact of massing models
- Optimize courtyard layouts or green spaces
- Improve natural light penetration for better comfort and compliance

All of it happens visually, interactively, and in real time.

From livability to compliance, It all starts with sun

Whether you’re designing residential units, office blocks, or public spaces, sunlight matters.
Snaptrude helps you:
- Validate how much sun a unit gets
- Ensure outdoor areas receive adequate exposure
- Comply with daylighting and setback regulations
- Reduce overheating by testing form, orientation, and massing

The best part? You can do this as you model, not as a separate, time-consuming step.

Design smarter, not just brighter

With Snaptrude’s sun analysis tools, architects gain early feedback that helps avoid rework later. You can test iterations quickly, compare outcomes, and make better decisions upfront, with clear visual evidence for clients, consultants, or city reviewers.

It’s the kind of tool that makes sustainable design intuitive, not intimidating.

Snaptrude: Built for better decisions at every stage

Snaptrude isn’t just about drawing buildings. It’s about enabling better thinking at every phase of design. With tools like Sun Hours Analysis built into your modeling environment, you can design with both creativity and confidence.

Want to see how your designs perform in the Sun?

Test out Snaptrude’s Sun Hours Analysis today and start designing with daylight clarity.

Try Snaptrude now and see how light transforms your design: 

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