Buildings account for over 40% of the energy consumption in the United States, nearly 40% of which is attributed to lighting. The selection of a fenestration system for a building is a critical decision as it offsets electric lighting use as well as impacts energy performance through heating and cooling systems. Further, the fenestration system contributes to both occupant comfort and ambiance ...

Daylighting has become an essential feature in libraries since it can boost productivity, well-being, and energy savings. It is crucial to prevent discomfort glare irritation while maintaining the quality of view, daylight demands. This study compares four different shading systems on all fronts a reading room. Shading devices include Perforated Solar Screen (PSS), besides three Venetian Blinds...

We propose a method for hiding patterns within printed images by making use of classical and of two daylight fluorescent magenta and yellow inks. Under the D65 illuminant we establish in the CIELAB space the gamut of a classical cmyk printer and the gamut of the same printer using a combination of classical inks with daylight fluorescent inks. These gamuts show that a significant part of the cl...

Most commercial spaces have enough daylight next to windows to eliminate the need for electric lighting. Daylight harvesting systems automatically dim or switch electric lights depending on daylight availability, offering significant energy savings. Most important they offer significant peak demand reduction, since peak demand usually occurs during the highest levels of daylight availability. D...

Influenced by educational policies and newly emerging philosophies, the proportion of public space is expanding in primary secondary schools China. Consequently, atrium school design increasingly drawing attention due to consideration efficiency its accommodability for diverse activities. Although many studies have already explored daylighting performance atriums, particularities are rarely not...

Australia has the highest prevalence of actinic keratoses (AK) worldwide. Because of the risk of transformation of AK to invasive squamous cell carcinomas, consensus guidelines recommend that AK are removed using appropriate therapies to prevent progression to invasive disease. Daylight photodynamic therapy (PDT) is emerging as an efficacious treatment for AK, particularly for patients who requ...

Different daylight device systems and control strategies can be employed in different parts of a window system to perform functions, particularly for fully glazed façades. A light-shelves with parametric both portions the were proposed this study as an innovative daylighting improve distribution glare probability. The aim article was present simulation investigate influence light shelves on per...