BuildingsThis study explores the integration of photovoltaic (PV) shading devices and vertical farming (VF) in school buildings to optimize indoor daylight, thermal comfort, and energy performance across three different climate regions in China: Beijing, Shanghai,
Weihao Hao +4 more
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Analysis of the daylight performance of a glazing system with Parallel Slat Transparent Insulation Material (PS-TIM) [PDF]
, 2017 Daylight plays an important role in the energy efficiency and indoor environmental quality of an office building. An innovative façade system where parallel transparent/translucent plastic slats are sandwiched between glass panes to form a Parallel Slat ...
Sun, Yanyi, Wilson, Robin, Wu, Yupeng
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The Non-Image-Forming Effects of Daylight: An Analysis for Design Practice Purposes
BuildingsDaylight plays a crucial role in human health, and as research into its effects expands, it is essential for designers to estimate the non-image-forming impacts of various daylighting and lighting strategies.
Ting Chen, Zhiyuan Zhang
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Daylight Spectrum Index: A New Metric to Assess the Affinity of Light Sources with Daylighting [PDF]
, 2018 The current scenario of colorimetry shows a wide variety of different metrics which do not converge in the assessment of the color rendering of light sources.
Acosta García, Ignacio Javier +2 more
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Overview on topical 5-ALA photodynamic therapy use for non melanoma skin cancers [PDF]
, 2014 Ultraviolet radiation (UV) contributes to a variety of skin diseases including inflammation, degenerative aging, and cancer. Historically, humans have been exposed to UV radiation mainly through occupational exposure; recreational UV exposure, however ...
Bianchini, Daniela +7 more
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Towards an evidence-based integrative lighting score: a proposed multi-level approach
Annals of MedicineBackground: Human circadian clocks are synchronized daily with the external light-dark cycle and entrained to the 24-hour day. There is increasing evidence that a lack of synchronization and circadian entrainment can lead to adverse health effects ...
Oliver Stefani +2 more
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Portable light detection system for the blind [PDF]
, 1973 System can be used to detect "ready" light on automatic cooking device, to tell if lights are on for visitors, or to tell whether it is daylight or dark outside. Device is actuated like flashlight. Light impinging on photo cell activates transistor which
Carpenter, B. L., Wilber, R. L.
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Integrated Dynamic Facade Control with an Agent-based Architecture for Commercial Buildings [PDF]
, 2020 Dynamic façades have significant technical potential to minimize heating, cooling, and lighting energy use and peak electric demand in the perimeter zone of commercial buildings, but the performance of these systems is reliant on being able to balance ...
Blum, David H +3 more
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Ground Factors and Lighting Design in an Urban Area: Daylighting and Light Pollution [PDF]
, 2017 In urban areas the daylight available to a building directly from the sky may be compromised, and the contribution from reflected daylight can become more significant.
Du, J, Sharples, S, Zhang, X
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High-Performance Integrated Window and Façade Solutions for California [PDF]
, 2020 The researchers developed a new generation of high-performance façade systems and supporting design and management tools to support industry in meeting California’s greenhouse gas reduction targets, reduce energy consumption, and enable an adaptable ...
Breshears, John +11 more
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