Designing learning
spaces starts with
daylight analysis
Integrate daylight simulation early to ensure sDA and ASE compliance, avoiding costly rework in schematic design.
Trusted by designers at
Design Brighter,
Stay LEED Compliant.
Snaptrude simplifies daylight analysis, enabling architects to make informed design decision, without leaving their creative flow.
Import Site Context
Import your site context and begin massing
in 3D, factoring in orientation, zoning, and
setbacks from the start.
Run Daylight Analysis
Run daylight simulations instantly, including
sun path, shadow studies, and illuminance analysis to optimize building performance.
Save Views and Export
Save key views, drag and drop them into
sheets, annotate design decisions and export a
client-ready presentation with ease.
Why Architects love using Snaptrude's Daylight Analysis?
Designed for sustainable, compliance-driven (LEED, WELL, sDA, ASE) projects.
Optimized for real-world site conditions: context, topography, surrounding buildings.
Easy to run simulations directly within your massing or BIM environment. No exports or plugins.
Easy to save views and present sun studies with districts and boards.
Fewer revisions, minimizes rework in SD phase or during LEED submission.
Daylight Analysis FAQs
Do I need any plugins or third-party tools to run daylight analysis?
No. Snaptrude lets you run direct sun hours, shadow analysis and illuminance studies directly within your design workflow. No exports, plugins, or external tools required.
How quickly can I run a sunpath or daylight study?
Snaptrude generates daylight simulations instantly with just one click. You can iterate massing and test environmental performance in real-time, perfect for early-stage design when time is critical.
How accurate are Snaptrude’s daylight simulations?
Snaptrude uses advanced ray tracing and weather data to deliver results comparable to leading tools. Sun hours considers surrounding buildings and illuminance studies incorporates material opacity.
