Desarrollo de estudios de caso de sistemas de iluminación para estudiantes universitarios utilizando DIALux

Abstract

This project, titled “Development and Validation of Case Studies on Lighting Systems Using DIALux Software,” stems from the need to strengthen training in lighting design for students in electrical, civil, and architectural engineering, highlighting a gap between theoretical foundations, regulatory interpretation, and their practical application in simulation environments. In this context, the overall objective is to develop and validate case studies of lighting systems, both indoor and outdoor, using DIALux, integrating technical, pedagogical, and regulatory content in accordance with the Technical Regulation on Lighting and Public Lighting (RETILAP) and standard EN 12464-1. The methodology employed is based on a qualitative applied approach, which includes the review and analysis of technical and regulatory documentation, the identification of training needs, and the selection of representative scenarios for development as case studies. Subsequently, these scenarios are designed and simulated in the DIALux software, with detailed documentation of the process, the design criteria adopted, and the verification of compliance with regulatory parameters, such as illuminance levels, uniformity, and glare control. Furthermore, the content is structured using a pedagogical approach that allows it to be used as a progressive learning tool. As a result, the use of DIALux is consolidated as an integrative tool that allows for the articulation of technical lighting design parameters with current regulatory requirements, facilitating the modeling, evaluation, and validation of lighting systems in different contexts. In this way, the project establishes a methodological foundation that contributes to strengthening competencies in the design and evaluation of lighting projects, promoting the effective integration of theory, regulations, and practice.