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Evolution and main causes of the rising legionellosis incidence in the United States. [PDF]
PLOS Global Public HealthLegionellosis is an acute respiratory infection caused by the environmental bacteria Legionella pneumophila and other Legionella species upon inhalation of aerosolized bacteria.
Xiang Y Han
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Daylight performance analysis of a residential building in a tropical climate
Energy Nexus, 2023 The present study investigates the effects of visible light transmittance in glazing and window-to-wall ratios on the ground floor daylighting performance in a two-storey residential building in a warm-humid climate.
Kamaraj Kalaimathy +4 more
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Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 2023 Abstract Annual Sunlight Exposure (ASE) is widely used to assess direct sunlight exposure in the building as a proxy to detect potential visual discomfort. Even though ASE was not targeted at thermal comfort, the relationship between direct sunlight and thermal sensation has been known.
A Borisuit, P Suriyothin
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Virtual Light Sensing Technology for Fast Calculation of Daylight Autonomy Metrics
Sensors, 2023 Virtual sensing technology uses mathematical calculations instead of natural measurements when the latter are too difficult or expensive. Nowadays, application of virtual light sensing technology becomes almost mandatory for daylight analysis at the ...
Sergey Ershov +3 more
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Ain Shams Engineering Journal, 2021 This study adopts an empirical research method to investigate a number of design parameters for achieving a balance of daylight availability and visual comfort in office buildings using a double skin façade (DSF).
Raghda M. ElBatran, Walaa S.E. Ismaeel
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Climatic factors associated with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: a spatial analysis from Taiwan
Geospatial Health, 2013 Few studies have assessed the spatial association of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) incidence in the world. The aim of this study was to identify the association of climatic factors and ALS incidence in Taiwan.
Ching-Piao Tsai, Charles Tzu-Chi Lee
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Journal of Daylighting, 2014 This paper presents a study for the transformation of an industrial area in Turin, Italy. The area hosts two buildings (one of which appointed as listed) to be transformed into dwellings.
Valerio R.M. Lo Verso +4 more
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Analysis of Light in Office Space Based on Topic 4 of National Building Regulations in Different Climates (Case Study: Iran) [PDF]
Iranica Journal of Energy and EnvironmentDaylight studies on office buildings are very important due to the use of artificial lighting and their energy consumption during daytime hours and also providing visual comfort in working spaces. In compliance with the National Building Code of Iran, it
P. Ildarabadi, A. Ghalehnovi
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Climate based daylight simulations with EvalDRC – analysis of Daylight Redirecting Components
Journal of Facade Design and Engineering, 2017 The new calculation tool EvalDRC enhances current strategies for the simulation of Daylight Redirecting Components (DRCs). It is built upon RADIANCE as a core simulation engine and uses the daylight coefficient method, climate based sky models for annual
Carsten Bauer +2 more
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Visual Comfort Assessment of Hospital Patient Rooms with Climate Responsive Facades
Journal of Daylighting, 2023 As advanced technologies become prevalent, they are being used more widely in numerous fields. The building sector is not an exception. One of these cutting-edge technologies is responsive facades, which are used in buildings and have an undeniable ...
Horre Toodekharman +2 more
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