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Assessment of the Entropy of Spatial and Time Distributions of Rooms Daylighting: a Possible Tool for a Sustainable Design

Journal of Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems, 2015
The indoor visual comfort of subjects faced with indoor ambient lighting varies with the position of the subject and is not constant over time. Average performance indexes, such as the mean value of Daylight Factor and Daylight Autonomy, are commonly ...
Alessandra Galatioto, Marco Beccali
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Framework for optimising daylighting and passive indoor thermal comfort in single-banked office buildings in the temperate dry climate of Nigeria [PDF]

Architecture Papers of the Faculty of Architecture and Design STU
Many researchers have differed on the optimum values of Daylighting and Passive Indoor Thermal Comfort (DPITC) determinants in tropical climates. The study is aimed at developing a framework for optimising DPITC in singled-banked office buildings, during
Muhammad Aminu Musa, Ph.D., Abubakar Sadiq Salisu, Ph.D., Murtala Muhammad Salihu, Ph.D.   +2 more
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Optimizing the View Percentage, Daylight Autonomy, Sunlight Exposure, and Energy Use: Data-Driven-Based Approach for Maximum Space Utilization in Residential Building Stock in Hot Climates

Energies
This paper introduces a comprehensive methodology for creating diverse layout generation configurations, aiming to address limitations in existing building optimization studies that rely on simplistic hypothetical buildings. This study’s objective was to achieve an optimal balance between minimizing the energy use intensity (EUI) in kWh/m2, maximizing ...
Tarek M. Kamel, Amany Khalil, Mohammed M. Lakousha, Randa Khalil, Mohamed Hamdy   +4 more
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Optimization of Daylighting in Fitness Centers Using Building Enclosures Based on Enhanced Genetic Algorithms

IEEE Access
Daylighting is critical for energy efficiency and occupant well-being in fitness centers. Deep floor plans and high occupancy densities present challenges for daylight distribution while simultaneously offering opportunities to enhance performance ...
Xuan Li, Wei-Feng Zhao, Wan-Li Liu
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Enhancing Daylight and Energy Efficiency in Hot Climate Regions with a Perforated Shading System Using a Hybrid Approach Considering Different Case Studies

Buildings
Direct sunlight causes glare and reduces indoor daylight quality, making shading systems essential. This study proposes and validates a perforated shading screen (PSS) to enhance daylighting and energy efficiency. A hybrid approach integrating parametric
Basma Gaber, Changhong Zhan, Xueying Han, Mohamed Omar, Guanghao Li   +4 more
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A novel approach for optimized design of low-E windows and visual comfort for residential spaces

Energy and Built Environment
Double low-E glasses are effective and well-established choices for residential buildings in temperate climatic regions of Sydney, Australia, and Tehran, Iran.
Ehsan Sorooshnia, Maria Rashidi, Payam Rahnamayiezekavat, Samira Mahmoudkelayeh, Mitra Pourvaziri, Saeed Kamranfar, Mohammad Gheibi, Bijan Samali, Reza Moezzi   +8 more
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Comparative Analysis of Daylight and Visual Quality Across School Plan Typologies: A Spatial Layout Perspective

Journal of Daylighting
Designing daylight-based spaces has gained increasing attention due to its numerous benefits and alignment with global sustainability standards. However, limited research has focused on how architectural layouts affect daylight distribution and visual ...
Seyed Hossein Neshat Safavi, Elham Shokri, Behzad Vasigh, Saeed Banihashemi, Akram Esfandiari   +4 more
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VERIFICATION OF DAYLIGHTING POTENTIAL IN PERIMETER ZONE USING DAYLIGHT AUTONOMY

AIJ Journal of Technology and Design, 2016
Kyosuke HIYAMA, Yoshinao SATO
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Daylight autonomy and facade design : From research to practice for the Stockholm SEB Bank head office

, 2014
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Lundgren, Marja, Zinnecker, Max, Runberger, Jonas, Grahn, Sara, Dubois, Marie-Claude   +4 more
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Review of Daylighting Strategies in Tropical Vertical Residential Buildings

Nature: National Academic Journal of Architecture
This paper explores the effectiveness of daylighting strategies in tropical vertical residential buildings, focusing on enhancing daylight performance to improve the physical and mental well-being of the dwellers.
Stefanus Alex Setiawan, Feny Elsiana
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