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Daylighting assessment of window layouts and architectural elements in early design stages [PDF]

Scientific Reports
While window design evolves throughout the design process, establishing an initial concept is crucial. Architects often prioritize aesthetics when deciding on window layouts, yet considering daylighting performance early can significantly improve ...
Cong Thanh Do, Nguyen Thi Thuy Dung, Ying-Chieh Chan   +2 more
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A Review of Daylighting System: For Prototype Systems Performance and Development

Energies, 2019
Daylighting systems make daylight illuminance possible, and the development of prototype daylighting systems can provide more efficient daylight illuminance.
Allen Jong-Woei Whang, Tsai-Hsien Yang, Zhong-Hao Deng, Yi-Yung Chen, Wei-Chieh Tseng, Chun-Han Chou   +5 more
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Evaluation of the effect of integrating building envelopes with parametric patterns on daylighting performance in office spaces in hot-dry climate

Alexandria Engineering Journal, 2019
In the 21st century, many contemporary architectural trends and tools such as the parametric design are having an influence the design of building envelope.
Ahmed Rashwan, Lamis El Gizawi, Sherief Sheta   +2 more
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The New York Times Headquarters daylighting mockup: Monitored performance of the daylighting control system [PDF]

Energy and Buildings, 2006
A nine-month monitored field study of the performance of automated roller shades and daylighting controls was conducted in a 401 m 2 unoccupied, furnished daylighting mockup. The mockup mimicked the southwest corner of a new 110 km 2 commercial building in New York, New York, where The New York Times will be the major tenant.
E S Lee
exaly   +4 more sources

Multi-objective optimization of daylighting performance and solar radiation for building geometry using a hybrid evolutionary algorithm [PDF]

Scientific Reports
Optimizing solar radiation and daylighting performance is a fundamental concern in architectural design, as these factors are directly linked to enhancing building energy efficiency and environmental comfort.
Shaoyang Lou, Xiaojun Luo, Zhonggou Chen, Zhiji Gao, Ruida Wang, Linjin Feng, Guoyi Zhang, Yanfei Zhang, Ye Zhao, Bei Li   +9 more
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Effect of Interior Space and Window Geometry on Daylighting Performance for Terrace Classrooms of Universities in Severe Cold Regions: A Case Study of Shenyang, China

Buildings, 2023
Good daylighting performance positively affects students’ physical and mental health, learning efficiency, and the building’s energy-saving capability.
Yingjie Jia, Zheming Liu, Yaoxuan Fang, Huiying Zhang, Caiyi Zhao, Xuqiang Cai   +5 more
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Evaluation of Design Parameters for Daylighting Performance in Secondary School Classrooms Based on Field Measurements and Physical Simulations: A Case Study of Secondary School Classrooms in Guangzhou

Buildings
The quality of natural lighting within secondary school classrooms can significantly affect the physical and mental well-being of both teachers and students.
Jianhe Luo, Gaoliang Yan, Lihua Zhao, Xue Zhong, Xinyu Su   +4 more
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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, Radhakrishnan Shanthi Priya, Prashanthini Rajagopal, Chandramouli Pradeepa, Ramalingam Senthil   +4 more
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Daylight and School Performance in European Schoolchildren [PDF]

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2020
Aims and objectives: Lighting constitutes a critical issue in school design because of its importance as a strong enabler of performance, which is crucial for child development. However, data on light impacts on school performance are scarce. The main objective of this study was to assess the relationship between daylighting conditions in classrooms ...
Ramen Munir, Baloch, Cara Nichole, Maesano, Jens, Christoffersen, Corinne, Mandin, Eva, Csobod, Eduardo de Oliveira, Fernandes, Isabella, Annesi-Maesano, On Behalf Of The Sinphonie, Consortium   +7 more
openaire   +3 more sources

Daylighting Evaluation and Optimisation of Window to Wall Ratio for Lecture Theatre in the Tropical Climate

Journal of Daylighting, 2021
A base case model is a more potent dose for applied research; the passive architectural design for sustainability requires optimised experiments. However, experimenting with physical developments require construction and deconstruction until they ...
Moses Iorakaa Ayoosu, Yaik-Wah Lim, Pau Chung Leng, Olusegun Moses Idowu   +3 more
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