Outdoor / Urban
How much sky can be seen from any point
The Sky View Factor (SVF) measures the proportion of the sky hemisphere visible from any outdoor point, accounting for surrounding buildings, vegetation, and obstructions. Results are expressed as a percentage or solid angle fraction.
SVF is a core urban climate indicator used for outdoor thermal comfort, urban heat island assessment, and daylighting in open spaces. DL-Light provides both mean and median SVF calculations across surfaces.
- Sky fraction visible from any surface or point
- Mean and median calculations across areas
- Urban heat island and outdoor comfort applications
- Street canyon and courtyard analysis
- Early design phase indicator
