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Evaluation of the Workplace Environment in the UK, and the Impact on Users’ Levels of Stimulation [PDF]

, 2013
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a number of recently completed workplaces in the UK. The first aim is to assess the impact of various aspects of the workplace environment on users’ levels of stimulation.
Abdou HG, Baron RA, BCO, Bell A, Birren F, Brill M, Bromley AKR, Chiles WD, CIBSE, CIBSE, CIBSE, CIBSE, Cohen R, Colquhoun WP, Davis MC, de Dear RJ, Duffy F, Egan D, Fanger PO, Folkard S, Grossauer E, Heerwagen JH, Helander MG, Hildebrandt G, Kaplan R, Kroemer KHE, McKeown C, Newsham G, Oseland N, Oseland NA, Preiser WFE, Roscoe JT, Rose M, Russell Bernard H, Sacre P, Sharland I, Vernon MD, Wright A   +37 more
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School design daylighting Analysis A study of Foundation schools in Erbil Governorate

Sulaimani Journal for Engineering Sciences, 2019
Recently, the physical building performance has been demonstrated widely by researchers and architects due to its direct and indirect influence on space usage and comfortability, particularly in learning spaces.
Abdulqadir Bayz Hammad Amin, Faris Ali Mustafa, Sardar Swar   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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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Biomimetic Kinetic Shading Facade Inspired by Tree Morphology for Improving Occupant’s Daylight Performance

Journal of Daylighting, 2021
Many recent studies in the field of the kinetic façade developed the grid-based modular forms through primary kinetic movements which are restricted in the simple shapes.
Seyed Morteza Hosseini, Fodil Fadli, Masi Mohammadi   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

POL-LWIR Vehicle Detection: Convolutional Neural Networks Meet Polarised Infrared Sensors [PDF]

, 2018
For vehicle autonomy, driver assistance and situational awareness, it is necessary to operate at day and night, and in all weather conditions. In particular, long wave infrared (LWIR) sensors that receive predominantly emitted radiation have the ...
Connor, Barry, Emambakhsh, Mehryar, Sheeny, Marcel, Wallace, Andrew, Wang, Sen   +4 more
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Multi-Objective Optimization of Daylight Performance and Thermal Comfort of Enclosed-Courtyard Rural Residence in a Cold Climate Zone, China

Sustainability, 2023
This study explored the daylight performance, thermal comfort, and energy-saving level of enclosed-courtyard rural residences with covered roofs in a cold IIA region of China.
Aisikaer Molake, Rui Zhang, Yihua Zhou
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Sunlight analysis for the Kuwaiti Government dwelling design and effects on householders’ health [PDF]

, 2017
This paper discusses access to sunlight and daylight in contemporary Kuwaiti Government dwellings. Prevalence of vitamin D deficiency among the Kuwaiti population is related to a lack of exposure to sunlight radiation.
Al-Ali, Al-Bathi, Al-Najadah, Albasiri, Almehrej, Almusaed, Almusaed, Alshalfan, Astell-Burt, CIBSE, Gerber, Hill, John Littlewood, Karim, Keireine Canavan, Kuwait Meteorological Center, Kuwaiti Ministry of Health, Mahjoub, Masdar, McHarg, Memon, Met Office, Mohammad Alhazim, More, Penny Carey, Public Authority for Housing Welfare, Rasoul, Wali, Ware, Zhang   +29 more
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A review of daylighting strategies in schools: state of the art and expected future trends [PDF]

, 2017
The study of daylight conditions within educational buildings has been a topic of interest since the nineteenth century in western countries, and European ones in particular.
Costanzo, Vincenzo, Evola, Gianpiero, Marlatta, Luigi   +2 more
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Enhancing Daylight Availability in Historical Buildings through Tubular Daylight Guidance Systems: A Simulation-Based Study

Light & Engineering, 2023
This simulation-based study investigates the potential of tubular daylight guidance systems (TDGS) to enhance daylight availability in historical buildings.
Nurefşan Sönmez, Arzu Cılasun Kunduracı   +1 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Using KRF Structures As An Adaptive Facade And Evaluation of Daylight Performance Based on Geometry: A Case Study in Ankara

International Journal of Built Environment and Sustainability, 2023
Adaptive facades are widely used today because they are energy efficient and sustainable. It is expected that kinetic facades will become more common in the future and new geometries are constantly sought.
Haci Ahmet Şenel, Z. Ilerisoy, Asena Soyluk   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source